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As MCAs strike, it is time to weigh cost versus relevance

Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) seem determined to burst the bubble of optimism sweeping across the country’s economy with their decision to go on a nationwide strike beginning on Thursday.  The strike will have a very negative impact on service delivery at the counties’ level and brings the entire devolution process into a sharp focus.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time the MCAs are seeking to hold the national government to ransom by downing their tools.

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