The sixth Devolution Conference commenced in Kirinyaga County on March 4, 2019, with President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga among 6,000 expected attendees. The event, hosted at Kirinyaga University, centered on advancing the Big Four agenda to enhance county economic viability.
Discussions coincided with renewed anti-graft efforts targeting county officials accused of failing to address systemic corruption. The Auditor General has documented significant mismanagement of public funds, while critics allege governors neglect service delivery improvements.
Key priorities included housing, infrastructure, trade, agriculture, and health. Organizers finalized preparations ahead of the weeklong event, which aimed to balance developmental goals with accountability measures.
