What responsibilities, have been devolved to the County Governments and will they have enough funds to sustain themselves?
– The Fourth Schedule of the Draft Constitution gives the County Government powers in 14 areas including; Agriculture, health services, control of pollution, cultural activities and entertainment, county transport, animal control and welfare including licensing of dogs, accommodation and burial of animals, planning and development, pre-primary education and village polytechnics, county public works including water and sanitation services, fire fighting and disaster management, and control of drugs and pornography. – Article 203(2) of the proposed constitution devolves “not less than fifteen percent of all revenue collected by the national government”. – Article 203(3) stated that the devolved amount shall be “calculated on the basis of the most recently audited accounts of revenue received as approved by the National Assembly”. Using recent statistics, In the Financial Year 2008/2009, Kenya Revenue Authority collected about KShs 500 Billion. 15% of 500 Billion is KShs 75 Billion. If th
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