President Ruto Signs Devolution Bills and Tours Nyanza Region - August 2025
President William Ruto demonstrated his commitment to devolution by assenting to two bills aimed at strengthening the autonomy of county assemblies during the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County. At the same conference, ODM leader Raila Odinga also voiced support for strengthening devolution and stated that MCAs, not Senators, should be the ones to oversee governors. President Ruto continued his efforts to garner support in the Nyanza region by visiting Migori County, where he met with leaders in Awendo to launch development projects and campaign.
🎥 Video Coverage
Rais Ruto aendeleza juhudi za kutafuta uungwaji mkono Nyanza akikutana na viongozi Awendo, Migori
President Ruto continued his efforts to garner support in Nyanza, meeting with leaders in Awendo, Migori. This engagement is part of his ongoing political outreach in the region.
Raila aunga mkono Ruto dhidi ya ffisadi | Ataka ugatuzi kuboreshwa
ODM leader Raila Odinga has voiced support for devolution while advocating for increased funding to county governments. Speaking at an ongoing devolution conference in Homa Bay County, Raila also appeared to back President William Ruto's stance against corruption.
Raila: MCAs should oversight governors, not Senators
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has reiterated his support for strengthening devolution in Kenya, advocating for increased rather than decreased powers. He emphasizes that Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) should primarily oversee governors, shifting that responsibility from senators.
Ruto backs devolution in Homa Bay, signs key county bills into law
President William Ruto today demonstrated his commitment to bolstering devolution by assenting to two crucial bills aimed at strengthening the autonomy of county assemblies. This significant development occurred in Homa Bay County on Wednesday.