Ahmed Abdulahi
Ahmed Abdulahi is the chairman of the Council of Governors (CoG) in Kenya, playing a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation of devolution in the country. Under his leadership, the CoG has addressed critical issues such as the staggering debts faced by county governments, which have hindered service delivery, particularly in healthcare. Abdulahi has advocated for timely disbursement of funds and has highlighted the importance of local revenue generation, emphasizing the need for counties to enhance their financial independence. His tenure has also seen significant improvements in public health initiatives and disaster management efforts across the counties.
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Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi addresses a press briefing in Kilifi County.
Lobby groups want DCI to probe governors, senators bribery claims
Kenya· 2026-02-18
CoG chairman and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi said that he has written to the Senate speaker seeking an audience over the claims of extortion.
Sifuna denies extortion claims - The StandardKenya· 2026-02-12
Ahmed Abdulahi is the CoG chairman and Wajir Governor who has spoken out against the alleged extortion by senators.
We have evidence against four senators extorting us, governors sayKenya· 2026-02-11
Council Chairman Ahmed Abdulahi noted that SHA continues to experience challenges across counties.
Governors express frustrations with SHA as maternal deaths increaseKenya· 2025-11-20
Ahmed Abdulahi, the Chairman of the Council of Governors, stated that Kenya has lost a statesman and a voice of conscience.
Governors hail Raila as father of devolutionKenya· 2025-10-17
Ahmed Abdulahi is the chairperson of the Council of Governors and has been actively involved in addressing the challenges of devolution in Kenya.
Counties choke on debt as devolution staggers forwardKenya· 2025-07-11