With more innovation, counties can be centres of economic power

Captain Lemmy Kafulo riding a boat they are building with a few youths at the Indian Ocean waters in Watamu, Kilifi County. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Curiously, as some politicians headed to the Supreme Court, the governors headed to the dais to be sworn in. Were there no disputes or not much is at stake at the grassroots?

The framers of the 2010 Constitution thought that by devolving power to the counties, the presidency would become less attractive. But the house on the hill for the president and the one on the plains for the deputy president is still the dream homes for many politicians.