Counties should learn from what other devolved units are doing right

Counties should learn from what other devolved units are doing right

Counties should look beyond political rivalries and learn from successful governance practices in places such as Kiambu to improve revenue collection and service delivery.

Nearly 14 years after Kenya ushered in devolved government, the country still has no serious national conversation about what makes one county perform better than another.

We have become accustomed to judging counties through the politics surrounding them: Governors and county assemblies, impeachment attempts, allegations of corruption, political rivalries and succession battles.

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In brief

Nearly 14 years after Kenya ushered in devolved government, the country still has no serious national conversation about what makes one county perform better than another. We have become accustomed to judging counties through the politics surrounding them: Governors and county assemblies, impeachment attempts, allegations of corruption, political rivalries and succession battles. Pick your favourite topics below for a tailor made homepage just for you

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