Since inception of devolution in 2013, deputy governors across the 47 counties have been under the mercy of their bosses, the governors. The Constitution is ambiguous on the role of deputy governor, making us appear like flower girls at a county wedding,” says Nyeri Deputy Governor Caroline Karugu. “When the county governor is absent, the deputy governor shall act as the county governor,” the Constitution states. This section states that the deputy governor is the heir apparent if the governor resigns, is impeached or dies. “The deputy governors support the BBI and the Murkomen (Kipchumba) Bill since it clarifies how a position of the deputy governor is filled once there’s a vacancy,” says Karugu.

Source: Standard Digital July 12, 2020 21:02 UTC