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Why devolution is still a hit-and-miss affair

Chairman of the council of governors Josphat Nanok makes his remarks on 4th June 2018 during State of devolution 2018 at Delta house house in Westlands Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

 

The crucial promise of bringing government services closer to the people and allowing citizens, especially those at grassroots level to be pivotal players rather than “spectators of actions” regarding their public affairs as was previously the norm informed the popular desire to establish a devolved system of governance under the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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