[Paul Mutua, Standard]Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed Raila’s proposal of splitting Kenya into 14 new administrative units emphasising the need to bolster and enhance the current devolution system. The deputy President advised opposition leader Raila Odinga to use the current Constitution in strengthening devolution. Ruto urged county governors to develop and maintain a good working relations with their deputies and members of county assemblies (MCAs). “You may clash with MCA's but we must engage with them because they are a crucial element of devolution,” the deputy president told the governors. The deputy president praised Devolution, saying it was driving Kenya to high places.

Source: Standard Digital April 26, 2018 09:04 UTC