Embu governor Martin Wambora has been elected as the new Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson. Wambora was battling it out with Kitui’s Charity Ngilu and Dhadho Godhana of Tana River.
In an election that was held this morning at the Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi, Wambora will be deputised by James Ongwae of Kisii county.Wambora takes over from Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya who has served his maximum two terms.
Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana withdrew from the race the previous night citing a possible conflict of interest owing to his presidential bid. “I will not be a candidate for CoG elections. As a 2022 presidential candidate, I have been advised by my team that serving in the next CoG executive can constitute a conflict of interest, I thank my colleagues for the opportunity to serve as Chief Whip.” tweeted Kibwana.
Elgeyo Marakwet Alex Tolgos was elected as the new CoG Chief Whip replacing Kivutha while Nyeri’s Mutahi Kahiga was elected to chair the Education Committee. Since 2013,two Jubilee governors Isaac Ruto of Bomet and Peter Munya of Meru have chaired the CoG as well as two ODM members Josphat Nanok of Turkana and Wycliffe Oparanya of Kakamega.
