Deputy governors across the country are oppressed by their bosses and denied chances to serve residents as anticipated, Embu Deputy Governor David Kariuki has claimed. He said reports of how deputy governors are frustrated, including himself, are true. The section states that the deputy governor should deputise the governor in executing the governor’s functions. Article 179(5) of the Constitution says that when the governor is absent, the deputy governor should act as the governor. Nevertheless, deputy governors continuously want Parliament to define their roles strictly in law.

Source: The Star August 13, 2020 18:56 UTC