County Governor

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Provide leadership in the County’s governance and development;
Provide leadership to the County Executive Committee and administration based on the County policies and plans;
Promote democracy, good governance, unity and cohesion within the County;
Promote peace and order within the County;
Promote the competitiveness of the County;
Be accountable for the management and use of the County resources; and
Promote and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies and plans, and delivery of services in the County

Must have been Kenyan citizens for at least 10 years; before the election;
Must not owe allegiance to a foreign state;
Must be eligible for election as a member of the county assembly;
Must be a registered voter;
Is a holder of a degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
Is nominated by a Political Party or is an independent candidate;
Must meet the statutory moral and ethical requirements under the Leadership and Integrity Act;
Must not be a public officer or acting in any State of public office other than a member of the County Assembly;

Must not hold dual citizenship unless citizenship of the other country has been obtained by operation of law without capacity to opt out;
Must not be an undischarged bankrupt;
Must not be a person of unsound mind;
Must not be subject to a sentence of imprisonment of at least six months from the date of registration of candidates or date of elections;
Must not have been found to have abused or misused state or public office or contravened Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Must not have been dismissed or removed from public office for contravening the provisions of Articles 75, 76, 77 and 78 of the Constitution.

Deputy Governor Requirements:

(All requirement for County Governor apply to the Deputy Governor)