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September 9, 2026
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Why devolution still owes Kenyans a decade on

Why devolution still owes Kenyans a decade on

Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko says more than a decade of devolution has not fully freed counties as funds are still held back and legal "clawbacks" limiting their reach...

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Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko has called for a national conference to revisit Kenya's 2010 Constitution, arguing that a decade of devolution has not fully empowered counties due to withheld funds and legal limitations.

  • The Governor highlighted that devolution has shifted development towards local needs and mentioned Migori County's advancements in infrastructure and potential for investment and tourism, including plans for an international airport.
  • Ayacko proposes electing delegates for a constitutional conference to draft changes based on public views, followed by a referendum free from political influence.
  • He refuted claims that devolution has amplified corruption, stating it is a national problem that has "bastardised" devolution.

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