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August 27, 2025
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'I don't care if it makes me unpopular': Raila pushes for review of Devolution

'I don't care if it makes me unpopular': Raila pushes for review of Devolution

Raila questioned why Kenya has 47 devolved units, while a continent like the United States has 52, inclusive of federal district and territories. Alluding to this, he proposed a three-tier system.....

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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has strongly advocated for a re-evaluation of Kenya's devolution model and institutional reforms, despite acknowledging the calls may be unpopular. Speaking on Katiba Day, he proposed a three-tier government system and criticized the current provincial administration.

  • Raila Odinga suggests moving from the current 47 devolved units to a three-tier system of county, regional, and national governments.
  • He criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), National Police Service (NPS), and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for failing to meet public expectations since the 2010 Constitution.
  • The proposed reforms, including the elimination of the "colonial relic" provincial administration, would be subjected to a national referendum.

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