Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o on Tuesday, April 22, launched a scathing attack aimed at President William Ruto as he accused the Head of State of 'sabotaging devolution'.
In a hard-hitting letter, the governor referenced the ongoing dispute between county government and the national government over the management of the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), which the president insists should be moved to the national government's control.
Nyong'o, in his statement, dismissed President Ruto's justification for the continued operation of national roads agencies like the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERA), saying they undermine the spirit of devolution. "The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERA) need not exist if the national government is prepared to fully implement devolution," Nyong'o said.
On Sunday, the president hinted at taking up the issue of road maintenance, insisting that leaving it to the national government would end the overlapping responsibilities and ensure effective management of resources. More to follow...
