Kenya's Council of Governors elected Tharaka Nithi’s Muthomi Njuki as its new chairman during a meeting held in Nairobi on Monday. Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka was chosen as deputy chairman. The election followed a full Council meeting where members approved the leadership changes. Njuki, representing the Muthomi Nithi constituency, replaces the previous chairman. Lusaka, who has held the position of governor of Bungoma since 2021, will serve as deputy chairman. The Council of Governors is responsible for coordinating the work of Kenya’s regional leaders and advising the national government on local governance issues. The meeting was attended by all 47 governors. No further details were provided on the agenda or outcomes of the meeting beyond the leadership changes. The Council of Governors meets regularly to discuss administrative and policy matters affecting Kenya’s counties. This election marks a shift in leadership within the regional governance structure. The new chairman will oversee the Council’s operations for the next year.