Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has resigned from his position in the Council of Governors (COG), marking a significant political shift within the influential intergovernmental body. His decision, announced this week, has drawn attention across the political landscape, especially given his remarks hinting at internal disagreements and shifting alliances among governors.
Kahiga did not give detailed reasons for his resignation but made statements suggesting underlying tension within the council’s leadership. Speaking about recent developments, the governor appeared to suggest that there had been plans to sideline certain leaders within the council’s structure.
“People have been told to go back to the drawing board because the plan that was there was probably to throw us out,” Kahiga said.
He then added a cryptic but symbolic remark reflecting on divine intervention in political affairs.
“But who is God? Does He take ugali at somebody’s house or sleep in Kayole? He came through in His own way. He saw up there people in heaven are disagreeing a lot and came for Baba so that he can go and smooth things up there,” the governor said.
While his statement appeared to mix humor and spirituality, many observers interpreted it as a reference to the shifting political climate following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s close ally and the ongoing discussions around regional leadership and representation in national politics.
Kahiga’s exit from the COG comes at a time when the council is under pressure to address governance challenges, including devolution funding, county revenue sharing, and strained relations between national and county governments. The Council of Governors plays a key role in coordinating county interests, representing the collective voice of Kenya’s 47 county leaders.
The governor’s resignation is likely to trigger a reorganization within the council’s leadership as other members seek to fill the vacant position. It also underscores growing political realignments as the country heads into another season of coalition talks and national debates on devolution reforms.
Kahiga, who has served as Nyeri governor since 2017, has been a vocal advocate for county autonomy and equitable resource allocation. His departure from the COG is expected to influence both local politics in Nyeri and the broader dynamics within Kenya’s devolved system of governance.
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