On 9th August, 2022, Kenyans went to vote for their leaders in six ballots. While electing governors, Kenyans were voting for their deputy governors too. A deputy governor will take over the county leadership upon the death of the current governor. In that way, a by-election is avoided.
The official duties of a deputy governor in Kenya include:
- serving as Principal Deputy to the Governor,
- serving as Acting Governor in the absence of the Governor from the County or the disability of the Governor, or
- becoming Governor in the event of the Governor’s death, resignation or removal from office via impeachment
Code | County | Deputy Governor |
001 | Mombasa | Francis Thoya |
002 | Kwale | Chirema Josephat Kombo |
003 | Kilifi | Chibule Flora Margaret |
004 | Tana River | Mahadh Ali Loka |
005 | Lamu | Ndung’u Raphael Munya |
006 | Taita Taveta | Christine Ruth Saru Kilalo |
007 | Garissa | Muhumed Abdi Dagane |
008 | Wajir | Ahmed Muhumed Abdi |
009 | Mandera | Mohamud Ali Maalim |
010 | Marsabit | Riwe Solomon Gubo |
011 | Isiolo | Lowasa James |
012 | Meru | M`Ethingia Mutuma Isaac |
013 | Tharaka Nithi | Muisrael Nyagah Derebia |
014 | Embu | Mugo Justus Kinywa |
015 | Kitui | Kanani Augustine Wambua |
016 | Machakos | Francis Mwangangi Kilonzo |
017 | Makueni | Mulili Lucy Mumbua |
018 | Nyandarua | Mwangi John Mathara |
019 | Nyeri | David Mwangi Kinaniri Waroe |
020 | Kirinyaga | Wachira David Githanda |
021 | Murang’a | Stephen Mburu Munania |
022 | Kiambu | Kirika Rosemary Njeri |
023 | Turkana | John Erus Lopeyok |
024 | West Pokot | Achaule Robert Komolle |
025 | Samburu | Samia Gabriel Lenengwezi |
026 | Trans Nzoia | Bineah Philomenah Chebetibin |
027 | Uasin Gishu | Barorot John Kibet |
028 | Elgeyo Marakwet | Cheserek Grace Jerutich |
029 | Nandi | Mitei Yulita Chebotip |
030 | Baringo | Kipng’ok Charles Kimaiyo |
031 | Laikipia | Reuben Kamuri Ngatia |
032 | Nakuru | Kones David Kipkemoi |
033 | Narok | Kiprono Koech Tamalinye |
034 | Kajiado | Martine Martin Moshisho |
035 | Kericho | Kirui Fredrick Kipng’etich |
036 | Bomet | David Shadrack Rotich |
037 | Kakamega | Ayub Savula |
038 | Vihiga | Gwadoya Wilberforce Kitiezo |
039 | Bungoma | Mbatiany Janepher Chemtai |
040 | Busia | Odera Arthur Papa |
041 | Siaya | Oduol William Odhiambo |
042 | Kisumu | Owili Mathew Ochieng |
043 | Homabay | Magwanga Joseph Oyugi |
044 | Migori | Mahiri Joseph Gimunta |
045 | Kisii | Robert Onsare Monda |
046 | Nyamira | Ondicho James Gesami |
047 | Nairobi City | Muchiri James Njoroge |