Do not revive provincial administration – Raila tells Ruto
Raila Odinga has urged President William Ruto not to resurrect the provincial administration system, calling it a colonial relic that has no place in modern Kenya.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged President William Ruto not to resurrect the provincial administration system, calling it a colonial relic that has no place in modern Kenya.
Speaking during the Madaraka Day celebrations held at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Sunday, the former Prime Minister emphasised the need to strengthen devolution rather than centralise power.
“Provincial administration is a relic of colonialism,” Raila said.
“It has no place today in a free and independent country. Let county governments receive sufficient resources and be allowed to deliver services to the people.”
Raila called on President Ruto to empower counties by ensuring that more funds are allocated to devolved units.
He urged Parliament to honour a previous agreement to allocate Sh450 billion to counties in the upcoming national budget.
“We want to see devolution working,” Raila said.
“Counties need to be properly funded so that they can provide essential services. There are also some national functions that can be delegated to counties to make governance more effective.”
He further stressed that while Members of Parliament must continue their oversight, legislative, and representative roles, development work should be left to the counties.
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Raila also used the national platform to urge for national unity and inclusion, saying Kenyans must not be divided along lines of tribe, gender, religion, or culture.
“This is what our founding fathers envisioned—one nation united in diversity,” he said.
Raila also spoke on the 2022 and 2024 protests, urging for compensation for victims and families affected during those periods.
“There are people who were injured, and others who lost their lives. Let us give them justice through compensation so that we can have closure and move forward in unity,” he said.
Raila acknowledged recent gestures of reconciliation, including apologies made during the National Prayer Breakfast, and called for continued dialogue to foster peace and national cohesion.
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