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Give counties more funds and time to anchor devolution, governors say

Council of Governors chairman Peter Munya hands over the Counties Torch to Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma (left) after its launch in Nairobi yesterday. [PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]

Governors have told critics of the devolved units that real power, real resources and real engagement of communities came with devolution.

But the county chiefs are unanimous that more funding from the national government and respect for the Constitution are required for devolution to deliver more services to the people.

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