Posts without ‘Functions’: A review of Article 180(5) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on the Position of Deputy Governors

Article 180(5) of the Constitution Kenya 2010 provides that each candidate for election as a county governor shall nominate person who qualifies deputy governor. But almost twelve years after implementation 2010, questions have arisen not only on importance these positions but also whether there is need to amend provide clear and substantive functions governors or even scrap off altogether. To address this dilemma, paper will begin by exploring constitutional duties governors. The then conduct comparative analysis Kenyan governance structure South African provincial structures before critically analysing five enlisted in section 32 County Government Act 2012. In moving from theoretical practical situation, finalise looking into case studies involving resignation former Deputy Governor Nairobi County, Paulcarp Igathe, ‘absence office’ West Pokot’s Governor, Nicholas Owon Atudonyang. summary, finds constitutionally, critical mandates include deputising filling vacancy cases Governor’s office, promoting inclusivity county. However, are still numerous gaps Constitution, such failure fill governor’s office lack procedure removing office. Having been enacted adoption it was legitimately expected enactment 2012 at least gaps. Unfortunately, shows all aforementioned provision merely repetition what provided whatever has fundamentally inconsequential clarity substance