Financial accountability remains a challenge in county management

Rt Hon Raila Odinga listens as Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru explains the architectural features of the proposed Kerugoya Hospital Medical Complex at the Kirinyaga County stand on the third day of the Sixth devolution Conference at Kirinyaga University grounds, March 6, 2019. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

As this year's devolution conference themed “Deliver, Transform, Measure; Remaining Accountable,” closes its doors, there are many issues that require attention in the counties, including how governors use money to accelerate development.

Granted that the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for devolved government and indicates the functions as promoting social and economic development and the provision of proximate, easily accessible services throughout Kenya, it is incumbent upon the county governments to ensure this happens. But is it happening?