The functions of the Deputy Governor are provided under section 32 of the County Government Act and include to:

1. Take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation as set out in the Schedule to this Act before assuming office;
2.  Deputise the Governor in the execution of the Governor’s functions;
3. Perform any other responsibility or portfolio as a member of the County Executive Committee as may be assigned by the Governor; and,

The Deputy Governor may not exercise any powers of the Governor, to nominate, appoint or dismiss, that are assigned to the Governor under the Constitution or other written law when acting in office as contemplated in Article 179 or other written law.