Absentee governors have betrayed our devolution dream

Absentee governors betray devolution dream. [File, Standard]

Devolution was designed as a cure for decades of neglect. It was to take resources closer to the people, unlock opportunity in marginalised regions and restore dignity to forgotten parts of Kenya. 

However, in far too many counties especially in the ASAL region, the dream has been hijacked by absentee governors who have turned public office into a remote-control enterprise. The elected leaders are missing in action at a time when they are needed most.