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Fight for control of counties to affect service delivery

By Billow Kerrow
The County Government structure is slowly taking shape. Although Parliament is yet to legislate on the county government, the national government is moving fast to put in place its structure in the devolved units.

The President has appointed 47 County Commissioners to take office immediately, effectively scrapping Provincial Commissioners. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) also announced its appointment of County Directors who will start work soon. By the time the Governors are elected and take office next year, the national Government will have their team of officers firmly in control.

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