Dorothy Nditi

“Senior County officers are riding 4 by 4 vehicles to escape the muddy roads that they have neglected.”

“The electorate is yet to taste the fruits of devolution as their leaders prize personal gains over county development.”

“County officials should focus on the welfare of Kenyans and channel money meant for counties to development projects.”

“Leaders should focus on public service, not just getting more money for themselves.”

“With proper priorities, counties can save cash spent on luxusries –k moneys that could be channeled to other areas which are beneficial to the electorate.”

“Having misplaced priorities is an issue that is crippling the core essence of devolution.”

“Yes! The death of my husband. I was only 27 and just two years in my marriage and when my son was still very young. It really brought me down. Then came the death of my dad weeks after my swearing-in as deputy governor. It was not easy losing all the people I love in my life so soon.”

“They met secretly and handpicked interim party officials without involving other leaders.”

“Any hopefuls who were to participate in the polls were locked out.”