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Role played by political parties in government and national building in Kenya

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  The following is the role played by political parties in government and national building in Kenya. The party that gunners majority of seats and votes forms the government either alone or in coalition with other parties. Political parties influence government affairs and development through participation in legislation process. Political parties through the elected members of parliament decide on national development policies and development projects. Political parties provide exemplary leadership founded on freedom , justice, fair play and African socialism. Opposition parties provide a system of scrutinizing government expenditure through public accounts committee and public investment committee. Opposition parties make the government more accountable to the people through constant criticism. Opposition parties provide checks and balances to abuse and misuse of powers and privileges by those in the government. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 C...

Relationship between national and county government in Kenya

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  Governments at either level must exercise their powers and functions in a manner that respects the functional and institutional integrity of government at the other level. Each of the two governments must assist, support, consult and implement the legislation of the other level of government. Either of the two governments must liaise with government at the other level for the purpose of exchanging information, coordinating policies and administration and enhancing capacity. Governments at each level or different level should co-operate in the performance of functions and exercise of powers. In any dispute between governments, reasonable efforts to settle dispute should be made. County governments rely on Procedures provided under national legislation in settling intergovernmental disputes between them. Parliament at national level has the role of ensuring that county governments have adequate support to enable them to perform their functions. County governments must operate finan...

Effects of the establishment of local government in colonial Kenya

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  The following were the effects of the establishment of local government in colonial Kenya Maintenance of law and order through a small police force set up in 1896. Arbitration of African disputes through the District African Courts. The exploitation of local resources and initiatives in development.. The 1906 Indian police act, which established a police force for the Kenyan colony. Development of infrastructure and the general welfare of the African sector. Creation of a link between the central government and the local people. 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