The link between devolution and economic inefficiency

Since independence, Kenya has experienced episodes of political instability, which have had adverse effects on the country's economic performance and social cohesion.

Devolution has been a political response to the ills plaguing fragile and plural societies, such as, conflicts, inequalities, rent seeking, economic stagnation, corruption and inefficient use of public resources. Besides, devolution is also implemented as a reaction to external pressure from organised groups (or separatists).