World Bank approves Sh20 billion support for Kenya's devolution

The World Bank has approved a Sh20 billion loan to support devolution in Kenya. The International Development Association (IDA) credit will support both the national and county governments to improve results in five core areas.

The funding will help citizens in counties by improving the way key devolved services such as health care and local road maintenance are delivered to them. The credit facility will support; public finance management systems, human resource management, planning and monitoring and evaluation systems. It will also fund civic education and public participation and intergovernmental relations.