Fierce political battles are looming in the counties after at least 20 senators declared they want to occupy the lucrative and powerful governors' seats. They are either seeking to dislodge governors currently serving their first terms or succeed those serving their second and final terms. Governors are vastly more powerful than senators, who earn Sh621,250 monthly, plus sitting allowances and other benefits. Twenty-six county chiefs are serving their first terms, while 21 others are running their final laps in the influential posts. “Most of the senators are now angling because there are governors who have served two terms.

Source: The Star July 17, 2020 02:03 UTC