Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has moved to the floor of the Senate to demand transparency regarding the Council of Governors’ role in making nominations to various national boards, task forces, and committees.
In a request for a statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations yesterday afternoon, the legislator raised concerns that while the Council is established to safeguard county interests, there is a persistent need for greater clarity regarding its mandate.
“CoG’s mandate, nomination criteria, and mechanisms should be clear to ensure accountability of appointed county representatives nationally,” he said.
Senator Cherargei tasked the Committee to provide the House with a comprehensive report detailing the specific boards on which the Council holds representation and the total number of appointments made to date.
He emphasized that the committee must investigate the criteria and procedures applied in these nominations, particularly in alignment with “Mwongozo and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines,” to ensure that no single county or region disproportionately benefits from these opportunities.
The Nandi Senator further demanded a breakdown of the safeguards in place to prevent conflict of interest, double remuneration, or abuse of allowances, while questioning if these appointments are subjected to independent audits or parliamentary oversight.
He remained firm that there must be established mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability, and equitable representation across all 47 counties, and that nominees must demonstrate their effectiveness in strengthening devolution within key sectors such as health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
By Anthony Solly
