County Governors in Kenya are demanding a meeting with President William Ruto, it has now emerged.

Through a press conference, the Council of Governors (COG) on Monday, May 19, demanded to meet Ruto to address emerging issues between the two levels of government, simmering and likely to create points of friction.

Led by the COG Chair and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi, the group cited various issues in health, budget, and overlapping powers as key reasons behind their clamour for an audience with the Head of State.

On health, the governors hit out at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and his ministry over the absorption of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff, accusing the newly appointed CS Aden Duale of mismanagement.