1.6 Structure and functions of the County governments of Kenya

• Meaning and nature of devolution
• Constitutional basis of county governments in Chapter Eleven
• Structure of a county government: county assembly and county executive
• Functions of county governments under the Fourth Schedule
• Justification for the establishment of county governments
• Principles of devolution under Article 174
• Inclusivity and representation of women, youth and persons with disabilities
• Challenges facing county governments and possible solutions
• Importance of county governments and improved service delivery

• examine the functions of county governments in Kenya
• explore the justification for establishment of county governments in Kenya
• evaluate challenges of county governments and their possible solutions
• apply the principles of devolution in day-to-day life
• appreciate the importance of county governments

“How has devolution improved inclusivity and representation of marginalised groups such as women, youth and persons with disabilities?”

“Using your county as an example, how has your county government improved local service delivery in health, trade or agriculture?”

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1. Devolution and county governments
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   Introduce devolution, the two levels of government and the key inquiry questions.
2. The constitutional basis of county governments
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   Study Chapter Eleven and the articles that create and guide county governments.
3. Structure of a county government
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   Examine the county assembly and the county executive and how they relate.
4. The county assembly and its roles
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   Study the composition, roles and oversight work of the county assembly.
5. The county executive
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   Study the governor, the county executive committee and their duties.
6. Functions of county governments
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   Study the functions of counties under the Fourth Schedule and how they are shared.
7. National functions, shared duties and revenue
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   Compare national functions with county functions and study revenue sharing.
8. Justification for county governments
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   Explore why devolution and county governments were established.
9. Principles of devolution
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   Study the principles of devolution and how to apply them in daily life.
10. Inclusivity and representation
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    Study how devolution includes women, youth, persons with disabilities and minorities.
11. Challenges of county governments and possible solutions
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    Evaluate the challenges county governments face and suggest solutions.
12. Importance of county governments
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    Appreciate the importance of county governments and apply devolution daily.