Civic guide
Every Kenyan voter fills six ballots on election day. Here’s what each office actually does — in plain language, non-partisan, free.
Head of state and head of government; leads the national executive.
Chief executive of a county; leads the county government and its devolved services.
Represents a county at the national level; protects county interests in Parliament.
Represents a constituency at the National Assembly; makes national laws and oversees the budget.
Represents the county's women and girls in the National Assembly; one per county.
Represents a ward in the County Assembly; makes county laws and oversees the county budget.