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Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama has drawn up a bill seeking to increase the number of counties from 47 to 52. So far, he has received the support of some his parliamentary colleagues.
While the intent might be noble, the necessity of this move raises questions. The argument that creating more counties will lead to better service delivery lacks merit. Our problem is not a paucity of county units, rather, it is the lack of commitment and mismanagement by those elected to serve.
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