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Kenya: Governor, County Commissioners Clash Looms
Capital FM, 3 April 2013
Just a day after governors accused the central government of frustrating county governments, they have now opposed the retention of county commissioners across the country. Led by… Read more »
Power Wrangles in Kenyan Govt Structures
The central government has been accused of frustrating and interfering with the county government after it appointed county commissioners formerly provincial commissioners, as its representative at the county level.
Governors walked out of an induction meeting by president Mwai Kibaki protesting the alleged attempt to undermine their powers as county heads.
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Barasa Nyukuri a governance specialist has stated that County Assembly speakers could be in office illegally after the process of their election was contested over the two-thirds ... Read more »
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The High Court in Nairobi declined to suspend the recent appointment of 47 County Commissioners by President Mwai Kibaki. Read more »
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MPs have come out in strong resistance over tabling additional amemdments to a Justice and Legal Affairs Committee report on the creation of new voting constituencies and wards. Read more »
