A section of leaders is calling for constitutional amendments through a referendum to address various challenges affecting the country.
Garissa Governor Ali Korane has, however, said that leaders from North Eastern will not support a review of the Constitution through a referendum.
Speaking on Saturday during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Garissa Primary School playground, Mr Korane said the proposed constitutional amendments would aim at scrapping some counties in Kenya.
The governor said the dissolution of any of the 47 counties in Kenya would be a major setback for devolution.
Mr Korane who praised county governments in North Eastern for the strides they have made due to devolution said the referendum would affect the entire structure of devolved government.
He said devolution had spurred growth in North Eastern counties and many residents are benefitting from development.
According to governor Korane, the fruits of devolution are seen across the Kenyan counties since the 2010 Constitution adding that people from the region have not benefited from the fruits of Kenya's independence since 1963.
He added that those calling for a change in the constitution should ensure local leaders are involved in the decision-making process.
“The 2010 Constitution brought us the devolved units which have brought a lot that we couldn't gain since Kenya got its independence. We don't want any referendum that will interfere with the counties.”
“We won't accept ideas that have been decided by a few people which have an impact on our people. We must be at the centre of all that will be in the referendum,” said Mr Korane.