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Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time? What the law says

By Stephanie Wangari | 3yrs ago

Martha Karua was unveiled as Raila Odinga's running mate on May 16, 2022. [File, Standard]

On Monday, May 16, Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga announced that in his government (should he win the election) Martha Karua will serve as Deputy President and Cabinet Secretary (CS) simultaneously.

Odinga said Karua will hold the Justice and Constitutional Affairs CS post to ensure that Kenya’s constitutional shortcomings are addressed.

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