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Service delivery takes a back seat as governors clash with their deputies

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Siaya MCAs have initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor William Oduol (left) who has fallen out with James Orengo. [File, Standard]

Since the advent of devolution in 2013, wrangles between county chiefs and their deputies have dogged some counties.

Several attempts by party leaders, the Council of Governors and lobby groups to restore unity have borne little fruit in mending the relationships built on quicksand to win elections.

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