Civil Society Organisations Evaluate the Impact of Devolution After 10 years

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By Grace Mwende

To assess the impact of devolution in Kenya on its 10th anniversary, a group of Civil Society Organizations, led by Act Change Transform Kenya (ACT), launched the Devolution@10 Survey Report on Thursday. 

This initiative, hosted by the Kenya Devolution Civil Society Working Group (KDCWG), convened stakeholders nationwide to evaluate progress and shape the future trajectory of devolution.

The KDCWG, representing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from all 47 counties, played a crucial role in organizing the event, aiming to amplify citizen voices and address their needs in both national and county-level devolution implementation.

Dr. Silvia Vundi, Director of the Intergovernmental Relation Division at the State Department of Devolution, acknowledged the challenges of corruption and tribalism in the country. She urged investigating agencies to prosecute those involved in corruption to eradicate the menace and emphasized citizens' role in understanding they need not bribe for services.

The report highlights both successes and challenges encountered during the decade of devolution, focusing on governance, service delivery, and citizen participation. It emphasizes the need for enhanced transparency, accountability, and efficient utilization of resources allocated to counties.

Furthermore, the report stresses the importance of empowering county governments to deliver essential services effectively, including investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and agriculture to improve citizens' quality of life.

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