Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka with US envoy Robert Godec.[Photo/capitalfm]
US ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has said that his government will fundraise to support devolution in the country.Godec was speaking on Thursday after meeting Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka and Leader of majority Kipchumba Murkomen at Parliament buildings.He said the US is keen on strengthening devolution to ensure the country makes progress in development.
“The US is a strong supporter of devolution and we have a number of programmes in place to support it,” Mr Godec said without explaining the nature of programmes.
He called on the Senate to work closely with the county governments.
“The Senate is working closely with the Council of Governors and county assemblies so that the people get services and good value for their money. We have now formed House committees that will drive towards achieving this,” Mr Lusaka said.
Mr Lusaka has promised to ensure that the House asserts its authority for the right course.
“Promotion of good governance and eradication of corruption in the counties can be achieved if the county assemblies are strengthened. They are the first call for accountability,” he said.