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Principles of devolution of government in Kenya

  County governments shall be based on the democratic principles and separation of power. County governments shall have reliable sources of revenue to enable them to govern and deliver services effectively. No more than two-thirds of the members of representative bodies in each county government shall be of the same gender. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN

Possible solutions to the challenges that may face county governments in Kenya

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  The National governments through the Equalization Fund should be able to provide adequate financial support to County governments located in areas of limited resources. This will assist in provision of essential services. Those counties that are too small to operate efficiently should be merged with others in terms of social service delivery. There should be stricter vetting of candidates to vie for positions of county Governors and deputy county Governors in order the possible challenge of financial management and corruption. Urban-based counties should be given more funding by the National Government to enable them solve urban related problems. The National government should come up with means on how to curb Rural -urban migration. This may be done through creation of employment generating opportunities in rural counties. The county governments, especially those that are in economically viable areas should be given financial autonomy and a free-hand in decision making, by the n...