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Devolution ministry is neither a supervisor nor prefect of counties

Nothing betrays the fundamental disrespect, nay contempt, for the principle of devolved government like the circular issued by the Ministry of Devolution a week ago.

The circular was ostensibly intended to “tame” excessive travel by county officers, in particular Members of County Assemblies. For the avoidance of doubt, I believe the amount of travel by public servants at both levels of government, including MCAs, is distressing.

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