×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Retiring governors will downgrade by seeking to be MPs

Council of Governors (COG) re-elected Chairman Martin Wambora and his deputy James Ongwae flanked by other governors addressing the media as they unveiled the new office although most of them were re-elected.  [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

Kenyan politicians have peculiar habits. One emerging headscratcher is the choice of some retiring two-term governors to run for seats in the National Assembly.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
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