Kisumu rolls out the red carpet as devolution conference opens

Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma inspects the venue of Devolution Conference at Tom Mboya Labour College. Over 5000 delegates are expected to attend the conference that begins Tuesday. PHOTO: TITUS MUNALA/STANDARD

KENYA: Kisumu was abuzz with activity Monday as it received hundreds of delegates who are attending the second annual national devolution conference, which will be opened Tuesday morning by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Event organisers registered those arriving for the event in which devolution stakeholders are expected to take stock of the progress made so far as they also confront challenges that have slowed down key aspects of the new system.