There was no legal basis to accommodate all those levels of government. The basis for 47 counties was the Provinces and Districts Act of 1992. Anything without legal basis or documented policy direction is pure politics and that's what Raila's proposal is. That's better than saying, "Let's be disruptive and find a way we can be included forever." With 47 counties, it's assured resources go to the 47 units equitably.

Source: The Star April 26, 2018 03:45 UTC