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Devolution decoded
Devolution Digest is your go-to source for clear, insightful coverage of Kenya’s devolution journey.We deliver timely news, analysis, and features on county governments, budgets, policies, and development projects, making complex governance issues easy to understand
Devolution Management
Devolution Management involves the systems and processes that ensure county governments in Kenya run efficiently and in line with national laws. It covers planning, budgeting, service delivery, human resource management, and accountability frameworks
Devolved Functions
services and responsibilities transferred from Kenya’s national government to county governments under the 2010 Constitution. These include health services, agriculture, early childhood education, trade development, county roads, and local planning
Devolution Policies
Guide how county governments plan, implement, and deliver services under devolution. They cover areas like health, agriculture, finance, urban planning, and social welfare, ensuring that county actions align with national goals and local needs
Legislation & Courts
Legislation refers to the laws enacted by county assemblies to govern local affairs, manage resources, and deliver services. These laws must align with the national Constitution and promote good governance, accountability, and development
Understanding the Devolved Functions
Devolved functions are services and responsibilities transferred from Kenya’s national government to county governments under the 2010 Constitution. These include health services, agriculture, early childhood education, trade development, county roads, and local planning, among others. At Devolution Digest, we explore how counties manage these functions to improve service delivery and foster local development.
Devolved Functions
Some of the devolved functions thats are common
Agriculture including crop & animal
including, crop and animal husbandry
County health services
county health facilities and pharmacies
Control of air pollution
noise pollution, other public nuisances and outdoor advertising.
Cultural activities & public entertainment
public entertainment and public amenities
County transport Network
including county roads, street lighting ,traffic and parking
Animal control and welfare
licensing and facilities for the accommodation, care and burial of animals
Trade development & regulation
markets , trade licences (excluding regulation of professions);
County planning and development
(a) statistics; (b) land survey and mapping; (c) boundaries and fencing
Years of Experiences
Counties Served
Projects Completed
