The Council of Governors during a past meeting.[Photo/Standard]
Deputy governors are now calling for a clear definition of their roles.
According to the deputies, an explanation of their roles will avert conflicts in future.
This follows the resignation of Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe.
“The office of the deputy governor is a constitutional one, and there needs to be clearly defined roles for them. Your role is, in principle, to help your boss deliver on their mandate. But, you see, that is amorphous,” Narok Deputy Governor Evelyn Aruasa is quoted by Nation.
Ms Aruasa has started the push for a Bill in the Senate to define their roles.
She made the remarks when she chaired the Deputy Governors Forum.
“It makes no sense to have deputy governors who have no roles and mandates yet most of them have impressive skills that can go a long way in transforming counties,” Ms Aruasa added.
Following the re-introduction of the Bill by Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen, the deputy governors now want their issues addressed once and for all.