Let us guard against latest attempts to kill devolution

The latest threat by governors to shut down counties over lack of money to pay staff salaries must be taken seriously. It is unfortunate that even as Kenyans mark ten years of the 2010 Constitution, the biggest gain from the new dispensation, devolution, is under threat.

Devolution is being undermined by several factors including lethargy from the central government and corrupt or incompetent governors. It is therefore unfortunate that some self-serving senators have joined in the derailment of the devolution dream. Kenyans hoped for a real change of fortunes by adopting a system of governance that devolved power and resources to the grassroots, hence the 47 counties.