Counties and state institutions with pending lawsuits against each other have been urged to withdraw them and find solutions through intergovernmental relations mechanisms. This will not only save millions of public money but also enhance service delivery as per strategy mooted by President Uhuru Kenyatta, according to the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC). IGRTC has so far facilitated the resolution of four out of 17 received disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Burugu said court cases are costly and come in form of filing fees, advocate's fees, party and party costs and court awards. The Intergovernmental Relations Act of 2012 established several structures and forums including the National and County Government Coordinating Summit (The Summit) as the apex body for intergovernmental relations.

Source: The Star July 30, 2020 19:52 UTC