Understanding Office Levels
Positions You Vote For
In a general election, Kenyans vote for leaders at different levels. Each position has a distinct role.
President
National
Head of state and government; appoints Cabinet; represents Kenya internationally.
Governor
County (47 counties)
Heads the county government; oversees county health, roads, agriculture, and development.
Senator
County
Represents the county in the Senate; oversight of county government; participates in national legislation affecting counties.
Women Representative
County
Represents women and marginalised groups in the National Assembly; promotes gender and special interest issues.
Member of Parliament (MP)
Constituency (290 constituencies)
Represents the constituency in the National Assembly; legislation; oversight of national government; CDF.
Member of County Assembly (MCA)
Ward (1,450 wards)
Represents the ward in the County Assembly; legislation and oversight at county level; ward development.