Polycarp Igathe's resignation has sparked a debate on deputy governors' roles. [Photo/capitalfm.co.ke]The dramatic resignation of Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe last week has reignited the debate on the roles of Deputy Governors in the country.Deputy Governors want the issue to be given a legislative solution to avoid future conflicts in the future.The Kenyan constitution is not expressly clear on the role of Deputy Governors other than saying they are the principal assistants to the governors.''There is a strong need to have the roles of deputy governors clearly defined as the office is a constitutional one.,'' Evelyn Aruasa, Narok County Deputy Governor told the media yesterday.Deputy Governor Evelyn Aruasa has been leading the charge to have the role of deputy governors relooked.
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Deputy Governors demand revisiting of their roles
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