This archive report was first published on 3 October 2019.
On October 3, 2019, the welfare of Kenyans was a pressing concern, as the country's devolution system was put to the test.
With 2,243 county assembly members (MCAs) collecting hefty allowances, it was clear that devolution was only working for them.
Between July 2018 and June 2019, MCAs spent a staggering Sh8.6 billion, with many of their constituents struggling to access basic services like healthcare, proper sewerage systems, and access roads.
As MCAs continued to collect their fat allowances, citizens in their wards were left to suffer, with many paying exorbitant prices for water and struggling with the perennial problem of garbage collection.
It was time for change, and the least MCAs could do was to deliver change in the wards with the same enthusiasm they showed in looking out for their own welfare.
Only then could they justify the hefty perks they earned.
