×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

County attorney's tenure is tied to governor's term in office, court rules

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi at a past function in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, early this year. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Security of tenure for county attorneys is tied to a governor’s term in office, the court has ruled.

They are required to leave office the same way as advisers and County Executive Committee members when a governor dies or his term ends to pave way for the new county boss to bring in his team.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902