Why second term governors support regional governments

ODM leader Raila Odinga [left] is received by Mombasa County Governor, Ali Hassan Joho during Building Bridges initiative meeting at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa. [File, Standard]

A proposal for the establishment of regional governments could be gaining popularity among second term governors because it gives them yet another shot at a powerful post.

Some 22 governors are constitutionally barred from running for office again and the prospects of constitutional reforms that create another high-profile post are welcome, given vying for MP position would not be admirable as it is perceived as a lesser office.