Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga elected chairperson of regional body
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has been elected Chairman of the East Africa Community Governments Local Authorities Association (EACGLA), securing a regional leadership position that will see him steer the organisation representing local governments across East Africa. Kahiga announced his election in an acceptance speech in which he pledged to strengthen the association’s influence within the […]
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga was elected as the Chairman of the East Africa Community Governments Local Authorities Association (EACGLA) on November 7, 2026. This regional leadership role will see him guide the organization representing local governments across East Africa. Upon his election, Kahiga pledged to enhance the association's influence within the East African Community (EAC) and address its financial stability. The County Government of Nyeri congratulated him on his election, calling it a historic achievement.
In his acceptance speech, Kahiga expressed his gratitude and humility, stating that the position was a collective responsibility rather than a personal triumph. He praised his predecessor, Uganda's Sanya Kirk Fixer Wilson, for maintaining the organization's unity and respect during his tenure. Kahiga outlined two primary priorities for his leadership: integrating EACGLA into the broader East African Community agenda and ensuring the association's financial sustainability.
Firstly, Kahiga aimed to strengthen the association's role in regional decision-making and policy development by aligning EACGLA's activities with the broader vision of regional integration, unity, and development. He intended to engage the EAC Secretariat, Council of Ministers, and other relevant institutions to ensure the association becomes a more active participant in regional integration initiatives.
Secondly, Kahiga focused on improving financial sustainability by encouraging timely payment of subscriptions by affiliate members. He emphasized that an association could not operate effectively without financial contributions, warning that failure to meet financial obligations could hinder the association's ability to organize meetings, implement programs, and provide services to members.
Kahiga called on the association's executive, secretariat, and member states to support his leadership, emphasizing the collective commitment required to strengthen the institution.
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