Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe resigned, prompting Kenyans to research on the law regarding resignation of a deputy governor. In relation to this, the constitution states:
(4) If a vacancy occurs in the office of county governor and that of deputy county governor, or if
the deputy county governor is unable to act, the speaker of the county assembly shall act as county
governor.
(5) If a vacancy occurs in the circumstances contemplated by clause (4), an election to
the office of county governor shall be held within sixty days after the speaker assumes
the office of county governor.
(6) A person who assumes the office of county governor under this Article shall, unless
otherwise removed from office under this Constitution, hold office until the newly
elected county governor assumes office following the next election held under Article 180 (1).
From the law above, it’s clear Sonko will not get a replacement, he will be forced to assign some of the roles to his other juniors.
