counties devolution Stories

Nakuru overtakes Kiambu to become Kenya’s second-largest county by GDP size
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nakuru now boasts a nominal Gross County Product (GCP) of Sh785.75 billion as of 2023, compared to Sh760.8 billion of Kiambu.

Tana River, Marsabit lead in Gross County Product growth, outpacing wealthier counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

In the same rankings, Nairobi County, the country’s economic hub, posted the fifth-highest growth at 6.1 per cent, largely supported by an expanding f...

Patients at risk as Senate audit exposes chronic failures in county hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The facilities, which are supposed to provide basic health services, are severely understaffed, underfunded, and plagued by equipment shortages and fr...

Governance experts say transfer of devolved roles not a favour to governors
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 17, 2024

Mkangi warns that the transfer of the functions should be cerebral, where devolution is optimally implemented the way Kenyans designed it.

Ruto sets deadline for transfer of devolved functions to counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

He acknowledged the ongoing consultations between national and county governments to resolve the transfer of remaining functions.

Ruto grants health human resources taskforce 60 more days to finalise reform recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

According to President Ruto, its work is critical in addressing existing gaps in the recruitment, replacement, training, and retention of health worke...

Counties to receive Sh32 billion as DP Kindiki pushes for devolution reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

Key resolutions from the meeting include fast-tracking the transfer and gazettement of devolved functions agreed upon by the national and county gover...

Devolution undermined as counties prioritise salaries over development projects - Report
Amina Wako  |  Dec 10, 2024

Ten counties, including Nairobi, Kisii, and Uasin Gishu, did not report any development expenditure during the period under review.

Calls for patriotism take center stage as Ruto backs devolution in Kilifi
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The President further urged counties to apply for the national government's commodities fund, noting that Kilifi could use the money to support the gr...

Senators question legality of multi-billion-shilling health equipment deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

Under the scheme, an undisclosed supplier will install machines in county facilities and receive payments directly from the Social Health Authority.

Stop holding on to devolved functions, human rights lobbyists tell President Ruto
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 03, 2024

The lobbyists expressed doubt on President Ruto's commitment to ensuring that devolution succeeds.

Government can't afford Sh400 billion for counties, says Treasury
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Responding to criticism over the reduced allocation, the CS highlighted the reluctance of many to pay taxes while demanding more government funds.

Governors push for direct donor funding to counties for development
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The governors reiterated their commitment to fostering collaboration and advocating for better service delivery at the grassroots.

Civil society rejects County Allocation of Revenue Bill, warns of financial crisis if passed
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 01, 2024

The organisations warned that the proposed cuts would exacerbate the financial struggles of counties, which are yet to receive any disbursements for t...

Deputy Governors push for legal reforms to secure their roles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2024

Led by Deputy Governors Caucus chairman Reuben Kamuri, they highlighted some issues including being denied budgets, facing sabotage, enduring humiliat...

Governors want Sakaja given powers to manage Northern Collector Tunnel
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 21, 2024

Waiguru added that the decision by WASREB infringes on Nairobi County's constitutional mandate to provide water and sanitation services.

Governors protest Treasury's plot to cut budgeted funds for counties
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 21, 2024

Through the CoG Chairperson Anne Waiguru who led the governors in a meeting in Nairobi, the county governors regretted the move, terming it as one tha...

Kwale leaders dismiss 'divisive' one man, one vote, one shilling revenue share formula
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 09, 2024

CS Mvurya said the move is impractical and should not be encouraged because it denies other counties an equal opportunity to develop.

Garissa County appoints 30 chief officers amid Senate investigation
Issa Hussein  |  May 30, 2024

Garissa governor Nathif Jama went before the Senate two weeks ago, where he was probed about administering the county administration without chief exe...

Mungatana champions job security for County Executive Committee members
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 25, 2024

Advocating for legislation to bolster the autonomy of CECs, Mungatana called for a raised threshold for their removal.

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