MCAs' changing fortunes: How once tiny post has become golden thanks to devolution

A palatial home built at Gesonso area in Kisii town belonging to Kisii County Assembly MCA Henry Moracha representing Bassi Central.PHOTO: COURTESY

The MCA's post has emerged among the powerful ones under devolution, given the regional lawmakers play an oversight role over billions disbursed to counties, which makes the former councillor's post in the past local authorities pale in comparison.

This year, Sh301 billion including conditional grants has been allocated to the 47 counties, a huge allocation placed under the oversight of the country's 2,222 MCAs across the regional parliaments.