Governor

How it's filled

In plain words

Elected

Exact method

Directly elected by the voters of the county for a five-year term, renewable once (Constitution of Kenya 2010, arts. 179-180; Elections Act 2011). Head of the county executive. Elected on the same day as the national general election; the deputy governor is the governor's running mate.

Seats

1

Who holds it now

• FAFatuma Mohamed Achani Report

Next vote

• August 2027 General election