THE DEVOLVED SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE AND THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAILITY IN KENYA.

By: Khalif Barkhadle
Digital Journalist OF

Published On: 27th May, 2023.
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The Mechanisms for establishment of various urban areas.

The devolved system of governance in Kenya is exemplified by Article 6 of the Constitution, which provides:
“The territory of Kenya is divided into the counties specified in the First Schedule”
The guiding principles of devolution are as set out under Article 174 of the Constitution which include: to promote democratic and accountable exercise of power; to foster national unity by recognising diversity; to give powers of self-governance to the people and enhance the participation of the people in the exercise of the powers of the State and in making decisions affecting them; to recognise the right of communities to manage their own affairs and to further their development; to protect and promote the interests and rights of minorities and marginalised communities etc.
In furtherance of the principles of giving powers of self governance to the people and recognizing the right of communities to manage their own affairs, county governments are mandated to decentralize their functions and the provision of their services to the extent that it is efficient and practicable to do so.