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Stop summoning governors, Raila tells Senate

Raila Odinga speaking at Homabay Boys High school in Homabay for Devolution Conference 2025 . [Michael Mute, Standard]

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged the Senate to end its practice of summoning governors, arguing that only county assemblies should oversee county executives.

Speaking on Wednesday at the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, Odinga said the current arrangement undermines devolution and creates a power imbalance between the national and county governments.

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