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Governors vs deputies: Inside the power struggles paralysing Kenya's counties

Siaya Senator James Orengo and his running William Oduol celebrate in Siaya after being cleared to vie for Siaya Gubernatorial seat at IEBC Siaya County offices. [Michael Mute, Standard]

Several governors and their deputies may have joined public service as an impeccable unit armed with moving manifestos, but that appears to be a thing of the past amid frequent public feuds.

Since the 2022 elections, several governors have been at loggerheads with their deputies, derailing operations in the devolved units, amid perpetual campaigns and dashed residents' expectations.

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