Why devolution is the biggest achievement of the 2010 Constitution

Devolution is the biggest achievement of the 2010 Constitution. The process has seen the extension of resources and power from the center to the periphery.

Prior to the enactment of the 2010 Constitution, all decisions were made in the capital city of Nairobi. The Constitution has entrusted the grassroots with the power to decide on the projects as per local priorities.

Since the devolved system came into existence, a lot has happened on the socio-economic front. Infrastructure development, agriculture, and trade have realized tremendous improvements.

Areas that were impassable are now accessible courtesy of devolution. Access roads across the country are passable. The net result is better connectivity, which is good for the economy.

The agricultural sector is a major beneficiary of the devolved system of government.