Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called on the National government to empower county governments through allocation of adequate resources.
Speaking from Homa Bay county during this year’s Madaraka Day celebration, Raila pointed out how devolution has realy worked given that the national event was now being held in the County.
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“I want to invite you, President Ruto, to ensure that devolution works — empower devolution.
By allocating more resources to the counties, let them have sufficient funds so that they can provide services to the people.” he said
According to Raila, some services should now be devolved and should now be done by county governments to ensure efficiency.
“By allocating more resources to the counties, let them have sufficient funds so that they can provide services to the people.” he said
The former Prime Minister also called on the President not to return provincial administration system saying that it has no place in the modern society.
“Your Excellency, I want to plead with you: do not resurrect provincial administration,” he said. “It is a relic of colonialism that has no place today in a free and independent Kenya.” he continued
