Several counties are still struggling with matters civic education as well as a hindrance towards access to information and service delivery.
This is according to a latest social accountability report released by a consortium of civil society organizations led by Nakuru based Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance ( CEDGG).
The report focused on matters devolution and service delivery with case studies being Baringo, Nakuru, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho and Laikipia counties.
According to CEDGG CEO Cornelius Oduor, counties still have a lot to address to ensure access to service and enabling mechanisms for public participation.
“Counties have to address the issue of civic education as well as access to information and that is why we have the same in our recommendations,” said Oduor.
He added that the counties need to leverage on the already established mechanisms to enhance service delivery.
Sentiments echoed by Vincent Tanui from CEDGG who said the objects of devolution as provided for in article 174 of the Constitution will only be realized through the strengthening of citizens’ capacity to engage and also putting measures to guard against resource misuse and outright theft.
According to Tanui, counties are mandated to ensure fiscal prudence through the adoption of programme-based budgeting models and adherence to the principles of financial management.
He adds that there is a need for counties to institutionalize social accountability mechanisms and approaches in Governance programming.
“Article 174 of the Constitution will only be realized through the strengthening of citizens’ capacity to engage and also putting measures to guard against resource misuse and outright theft,” said Tanui.
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