But what worsened their relationship, was growing complainants from the deputy governor that he had been sidelined by the governor and was not being involved in running of the government. And while constitution allows the deputy Governor to operate in acting capacity as the governor in absence of his boss, a senior county official runs the show in Isiolo and influences key decisions. According to County Government Act, a deputy governor discharges all the duties pertaining to those of the governor as stated in Constitution except nominating, appointing or dismissing county officials, a task assigned to the Governor. The last year’s move by the deputy governor to team up with five MPs from the county in opposing legal notice establishing the county as an adjudication area further worsened his rocky relationship with the Governor. The pact with the legislators who have been ardent critics of Mohamed-Kuti-led government has continued to widen the rift between the deputy governor and his boss.

Source: Daily Nation May 12, 2020 17:37 UTC