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State frustrating devolution, says Raila

Cord leader Raila Odinga (centre), Vihiga governor Moses Akaranga(second right) and other leaders at Vihiga stand during the 2nd Lake Region Agribusiness Investment Conference and Exhibition at Vihiga Friends High School yesterday. PHOTO: [BENJAMIN SAKWA/STANDARD]

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has accused the national government of frustrating efforts by county administrations to make sure devolution was being felt on the ground by denying them adequate cash to run devolved functions.

Just a day after he led Opposition leaders at Uhuru Park in support of the teachers' strike, Raila said devolution had contributed immensely to the development of counties in the last two years.

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