The surest way of having residents' grievances residing in villages reaching the governor's desk for action is by having his office represented during local chief barazas, Gilgil sub-county residents have said.
Speaking during a baraza at Chief Peter Kariuki's office on Friday, they said agreeing on issues that don't get to the governor's desk in the long run was a waste of time.
According to them, the main goal of devolution was to decentralise power, which was to trickle down to the lowest line of authority possible at the grassroots.
"We don't necessarily mean the governor or his deputy avail themselves here in person, having representatives from either offices is prove enough that our discussions, problems, suggestions and ideas are directed to the right persons," noted Mzee Zack Mburu, a village elder.
He called on the governor, county commissioner and the police commander to liaise with different chiefs and formulate a timetable of attending such meetings once in a while.
"Their presence alone means a lot to us here in the village, let them not just operate from their offices at the headquaters while we have a lot we can share with your," he added.
He spoke for over 100 residents who in unisorn agreed to write to governor Mbugua and County commissioner Joshua Nkanatha, inviting them for the next baraza.