The just-concluded Devolution Conference in Homa Bay has been another display of extravagance and opulence, with no tangible results expected in terms of improving livelihoods in the 47 counties.
Since the Council of Governors began holding annual devolution conferences 11 years ago, poor governance and corruption in counties remain rampant.
Resources that could have been used to spur growth and create jobs through local manufacturing and value addition are instead wasted.
Former CS Eugene Wamalwa, himself a former Devolution Minister in President Uhuru Kenyatta's government, complained this week that the Sh200 million used to host the Homa Bay conference was a waste of money.
