One of the fundamental changes that came with the 2010 Constitution is devolution. I, however, respectfully disagree with Kuria and the Mutava Musyimi-led committee’s proposal to scrap the Senate. Article 96 of the 2010 Constitution clearly states the main role of the Senate is to represent the counties, and serve to protect their interests and their governments. Equally, if you have a senator not committed to holding the governor to account, as mandated by the Constitution, then devolution will fail. My fear is if the Senate is scrapped, devolution will be as good as dead.

Source: The Star April 17, 2017 20:37 UTC