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Originally published byThe Standardtop
September 9, 2026
1mo ago
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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