In August 2010, Kenya's citizens adopted a new Constitution. Intended to rein in an imperial presidency, the Constitution initiated one of the most ambitious governance reforms seen in Sub-Saharan Africa. 'Devolution' establishes 47 counties with extensive powers led by a directly elected governor and legislative assembly. The transition has exposed fault lines as ...

In August 2010, Kenya's citizens adopted a new Constitution. Intended to rein in an imperial presidency, the Constitution initiated one of the most ambitious governance reforms seen in Sub-Saharan Africa. 'Devolution' establishes 47 counties with extensive powers led by a directly elected governor and legislative assembly. The transition has exposed fault lines as ...