In 2012, prior to the first elections under the new Constitution, I had the privilege, then as a public servant, to visit a significant number of counties to undertake public education on the Constitution and impending elections.
In all the places we went, including far-flung places like Kehancha, Taveta and Moyale, whose access at that time was through treacherous untarmacked roads, there was one common denominator, an overwhelming excitement for devolution.
Kenyans understood that devolution was the Constitution's most fundamental initiative, the ultimate game changer in reforming Kenya's political and economic malaise.
Finally, they would control their political and developmental destiny and enjoy equity across the nation, independent of partisan politics.
