The unanswered question in county revenue share debate

It is yet another season that the nation is being treated to political theatrics in revenue sharing between the national and devolved governments after the 2019/20 financial year. Sadly, in all this drama, critical questions about our devolved governance structure have never be asked or addressed. For the avoidance of doubt, let us first understand the objects of devolution.

Article 174 enumerates the objects of devolution as: promotion of democracy and accountable exercise of power; fostering national unity by embracing diversity; appropriation of powers of self-governance and participation of people; rights of communities to manage their own affairs and development; protection and promotion of rights of minorities; promotion of social and economic development; equitable sharing of national and local resources; decentralisation of services from Nairobi; and enhancement of separation of powers, that is checks and balances.