The Mseto Africa's 2018 Kilifi County Miss Hando Glory Chiru Nojo (left), flanked by the County's officials witness the Devolution Principal Secretary Nelson Marwa sign a visitor's book in their Trade Exhibition Stand at Kakamega High School grounds in Kakamega County during this year's 5th Annual Devolution conference on Tuesday,024th April,2018.[Courtesy,Standard]
. Delegates followed President's speech via a video link from the state house. BY BENJAMIN SAKWA
East African flags were hoisted  BY BENJAMIN SAKWA
A section of governors who attended the 5th annual devolution conference at Kakamega high school on April 24, 2018. BY BENJAMIN SAKWA
Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki chats with his colleague from Meru County Kiraitu Murungi during the ongoing devolution conference in Kakamega.
Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu (centre) speaks at a session on the status of domestic and international trade with a focus on manufacturing during the Devolution Conference in Kakamega on April 24, 2018. Trade Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed (right) and Mandera Governor Ali Roba look on. [Paul Mutua, Standard]
Diplomats during 5th annual devolution conference in Kakamega yesterday. BY BENJAMIN SAKWA
Stand showcase during 5th annual devolution conference in Kakamega yesterday. BY BENJAMIN SAKWA
Archbishop Eliud Wabukala and Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok during the 5th annual devolution conference at Kakamega high on April 24, 2018. BY BENJAMIN SAKWA

Governors converged in Kakamega County Tuesday morning to take stock of devolution, five years after the system was introduced in the country.