Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has asked governors to actively engage Kenyans in planning and implementing of county projects.
Ali observes that majority of governors across the country are not seeking public opinion in implementing projects.
Speaking to journalists in Nyali Town on Thursday, the MP said that the law requires for public participation in the running of county affairs.
He said that governors have a responsibility to seek the people views before initiating any development project.
The MP said that failure to engage the people has led to the implementation of ‘unwanted’ projects.
“Governors must stop running county affairs as their own businesses and ensure that they involve the public in every stage of the plans,” he said.
The MP said that majority of Kenyans are not aware of the projects their respective county governments are carrying out.
He said that devolution was meant to speed up development adding that governor and county leaders must engage the people.
The MP also accused governors of disregarding the rule on the 30 percent allocation of tenders to youths, persons living with disabilities and women.
He said that majority of county governments have completely locked out marginalized groups.
The MP asked relevant Senate committees to intervene and ensure that the 30 percent tender rule is strictly adhered to.
Ali also pleaded with Kenyans not to keep quiet but instead come out in demand for services from their elected leaders.