×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya

President William Ruto and governors after a past meeting. [File, Standard]

This Jamhuri I spent some time reading government publications on Kenya's history. Often, these publications say more about where government's policy is focused than all speeches on podiums put together.

They are like protocol in government; where people sit and who speaks when can tell you more about the pecking order of government than the official programme booklet. Two of the insightful publications I came across this week were both named "Kenya @60", published last year to commemorate Kenya's 60th birthday.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in