A report by Mzalendo Trust reveals gaps in the oversight capacity of Kenya’s County Assemblies. Titled Eye on County Assemblies:
A Study on the Performance of County Assemblies Oversight Functions, a Decade Later, the report reviews all 47 counties.
Some assemblies have made progress in accountability, but many struggle due to limited resources and training.
Key issues include difficulties summoning county officials and frequent dismissals of oversight inquiries.
Mzalendo Trust Executive Director Caroline Gaita highlighted that, unlike Parliament, county assemblies lack strong legal and financial support.
Baringo Speaker Vincent Kemboi noted financial independence issues, with executives delaying funds to obstruct oversight.
The report calls for capacity-building to strengthen oversight and uphold devolution. Mzalendo Trust plans to work with stakeholders to address these challenges.
