We risk paying a heavy price if state stifles devolution

If not for devolution counties of Mandera, Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, Garissa and Wajir would be desolate, depressing and deserted. [Photo: Courtesy]

This week I have been in one of my regular sojourns in the “other Kenya” comprising of northern Kenya counties of Mandera, Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, Garissa and Wajir.

Nothing makes me appreciate how spoilt we who live in “down Kenya” are than being in the North.