Nairobi, April 21 -- At least nine deputy governors who will have served for two terms have either set their sights on succeeding their outgoing bosses or running for parliamentary seats.

These deputy governors, like their bosses, the second term governors, are barred by the constitution from running for the same office again in next year's elections.

Deputy Governors Hamilton Orata (Homa Bay), Nelson Mahanga Mwita (Migori), Joash Maangi (Kisii), Philip Kutima (Kakamega), Adelina Mwau (Makueni), Fatuma Achani (Kwale), Stanley Tarus (Trans Nzoia), Daniel Chemno (Uasin Gishu) and Eveline Aruasa (Narok), therefore, have to turn to other positions.

Majority told the Nation they are now eyeing the governor's seat but some, like Mr Tarus, aren...