Stalemate over counties' funds kills devolution

The COG Finance Committee team addressed the press on Jan 23, 2023, at Delta house. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

The devolution promise turns a decade old this year. Since the 47 devolved units were introduced in 2013, remarkable change has been experienced at the grassroots with trillions of shillings invested. Regions that were hitherto neglected by the central government for years, have a semblance of development and pride.

Power and resources have been devolved to regions that hungered for government services or travelled long distances for the same, today have county governments to serve them. It was a dream the drafters of the 2010 Constitution had while putting in place each provision. They wanted the country to develop equitably and lift up the areas that lagged behind.