Kenya is divided into 47 geographical units, these units are known as counties, with each of them having a governor and deputy governor, who are elected during the general elections. They hold office for a period of five years renewable once. County governments were created by the Constitution of Kenya that was adopted in a referendum in 2010 in order to bring services and representation near to the people. Governors in Kenya are in charge of counties which is the second level of government.
Here are the governors and deputy governors in Kenya serving from 2022 to 2027.
Code | County | Governor | Deputy Governor |
001 | Mombasa | Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir | Francis Thoya |
002 | Kwale | Fatuma Mohamed Achani | Josphat Chirema Kombo |
003 | Kilifi | Gideon Maitha Mung’aro | Flora Mbetsa Chibule |
004 | Tana River | Maj. (Rtd) Dr. Dhadho Gaddae Godhana | Mahadh Ali Loka |
005 | Lamu | Issa Abdalla Timamy | Raphael Munyua Nd’ungu |
006 | Taita-Taveta | Andrew Mwadime | Christine Saru Kilalo |
007 | Garissa | Nathif Adam Jama | Abdi Dagane Muhumed |
008 | Wajir | Ahmed Abdullahi | Ahmed Muhumed Abdi |
009 | Mandera | Mohamed Adan Khalif | Ali Maalim Mohamud |
010 | Marsabit | Mohamud Mohamed Ali | Solomon Gubo Riwe |
011 | Isiolo | Abdi Ibrahim Hassan | Dr. James Lowasa |
012 | Meru | Kawira Mwangaza | Isaac Mutuma M’ethingia |
013 | Tharaka Nithi | Muthomi Njuki | Muisrael Nyagah Derebia |
014 | Embu | Cecily Mutitu Mbarire | Justus Kinyua Mugo |
015 | Kitui | Dr. Julius Makau Malombe | Augustine Wambua Kanani |
016 | Machakos | Wavinya Ndeti | Francis Mwangangi |
017 | Makueni | Mutula Kilonzo Jr. | Lucy Mulili |
018 | Nyandarua | Dr. Moses Ndirangu Kiarie Badilisha | John Mathara Mwangi |
019 | Nyeri | Edward Mutahi Kahiga | David Kinaniri Waroe Mwangi |
020 | Kirinyaga | Anne Mumbi Waiguru | David Githanda Wachira |
021 | Murang’a | Dr. Irungu Kangata | Stephen Mburu Munania |
022 | Kiambu | Dr. Paul Kimani Wamatangi | Rosemary Njeri Kirika |
023 | Turkana | Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai | John Lopeyok Erus |
024 | West Pokot | Simon Kachapin Kitalei | Robert Achaule Komole |
025 | Samburu | Jonathan Lelelit Lati | Gabriel Lenengwesi Samia |
026 | Trans-Nzoia | George Natembeya | Philomena Bineah |
027 | Uasin Gishu | Jonathan Bii | John Barorot |
028 | Elgeyo-Marakwet | Wisley Rotich | Prof. Grace Jerotich Cheserek |
029 | Nandi | Stephen Kipyego Sang | Dr. Yulita C. Mitei Cheruiyot |
030 | Baringo | Benjamin Chesire Cheboi | Charles Kimaiyo Kipngok |
031 | Laikipia | Joshua Wakahora Irungu | Reuben Kamuri Ngatia |
032 | Nakuru | Susan Wakarura Kihika | David Kipkemoi Kones |
033 | Narok | Patrick Keturet Ole Ntutu | Koech Kiprono Tamalinye |
034 | Kajiado | Joseph Jama Ole Lenku | Martin Moshisho Martin |
035 | Kericho | Dr. Erick Kipkoech Mutai | Fredrick Kipngetich Kirui |
036 | Bomet | Prof. Hillary K. Barchok | David Shadrack Rotich |
037 | Kakamega | Fernandes Odinga Barasa | Ayub Savula |
038 | Vihiga | Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo | Wilberforce Kitiezo Gwadoya |
039 | Bungoma | Kenneth Makelo Lusaka | Janepher Chemtai Mbatiany |
040 | Busia | Dr. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma | Arthur Odera |
041 | Siaya | James Orengo | William Oduol |
042 | Kisumu | Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o | Dr. Matthew Ochieng Owili |
043 | Homa Bay | Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga | Joseph Oyugi Magwanga |
044 | Migori | Dr. George Ochilo M. Ayacko | Dr. Joseph Gimunta Mahiri |
045 | Kisii | Paul Simba Arati | Robert Onsare Monda |
046 | Nyamira | Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo | Dr. James Ondicho Gesami |
047 | Nairobi | Johnson Arthur Sakaja | James Njoroge Muchiri |