Govt keen on devolution - Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta said the agenda of both County and National governments is to serve the people. PHOTO/FILE  NATION MEDIA GROUP

By PPS
 

 

In Summary

• The President noted the need for the two levels of government to work harmoniously for synergy and efficiency in service delivery.
• According to the President Kenyatta, working closely with all governors in the implementation of the Jubilee manifesto is key and no level of government can succeed without the support of the other

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his pledge to fully support the implementation of the devolved system of government.

He said the process of streamlining the National Government to align it with the new Constitution is underway.

The President noted the need for the two levels of government to work harmoniously for synergy and efficiency in service delivery adding that that the agenda of both County and National governments is to serve the people.

President Kenyatta was speaking at State House Nairobi when he received a report of the Task Force that was established to look into the challenges facing the implementation of devolution.

“Let us not look at each other as competitors but as people and institutions who complement one another and who must work closely in order to succeed,” he said.

He emphasised the need for the immediate establishment of appropriate infrastructures, including the Summit and an effective Secretariat, to facilitate cooperation between the two levels of government.

According to the President Kenyatta, working closely with all governors in the implementation of the Jubilee manifesto is key and no level of government can succeed without the support of the other.

Speaking during the meeting, chairman of the Governors Council Isaac Ruto praised the President for his support to the devolution process.

Mr Ruto assured the President of the governors’ commitment to implementing their agenda at the county level and pledges made by the Jubilee coalition.

The Task Force, chaired by Mr Mohamed Abdikadir, comprises of six governors and officials from the ministries of the National Treasury, the Interior and Coordination of National Government as well as Devolution and Planning.

Also present during the meeting were Cabinet Secretary Devolution and Planning Anne Waiguru, Secretary to the Cabinet Francis Kimemia and PS Mutea Iringo.