Why the absence of a dedicated ministry is good for devolution

Leaders during the 7th and annual devolution conference held at Makueni County on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG

When President William Ruto announced his Cabinet a few days ago, one of the things that stood out was the omission of the position of a Cabinet Secretary responsible for Devolution. Two former chairpersons of the Council of Governors, debating the decision, disagreed on its implications.

One was clear that this demonstrated a lack of commitment to devolution while the other hailed it as a wise move.

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