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How Nairobi County's transfer of functions raises governance questions

John Burugu, Intergovernmental and Governance Expert.

 The 2013 General Election ushered in Kenya’s devolved governance structure, granting 47 counties political power, financial resources, and authority as envisioned in the 2010 Constitution.

Articles 6, 174, 175, 187, 189, and 196 laid the foundation, while Article 10 demanded inclusive governance and continuous public participation.

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