Governor Barasa Re-elected as Chair of CoG Finance Committee
Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa has been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Finance, Planning, and Economic Affairs Committee of the Council of Governors (CoG) during an Ordinary Meeting held at Safari Park, Nairobi. This marks Barasa’s third consecutive term in this pivotal role.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Barasa expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their continued support and trust. He pledged to advocate for the timely release of the Equitable Share of Revenue to counties, enhance local revenue generation, and uphold accountability and transparency to ensure optimal service delivery across devolved units.
The meeting also saw H.E. Ahmed Abdullahi, the Governor of Wajir County, elected as the new Chairperson of the Council of Governors, succeeding H.E. Anne Waiguru, the Governor of Kirinyaga. Abdullahi’s leadership is anticipated to bring fresh perspectives to the council’s initiatives.
Distinguished guests at the meeting included Chief Justice Hon. Martha Koome, Principal Secretary of the State Department of Devolution Ms. Teresia Mbaika Malokwe, and Chairperson of the Devolution Donor Working Group, Amb. Stephan Schønneman, all of whom underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing devolution in Kenya.
Governor Barasa’s re-election and Abdullahi’s ascension signal a commitment to strengthening fiscal policies and enhancing the impact of devolution in the country.
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