Kenyan Governors Set Plans for 2025 Devolution Conference.
Kenya's Council of Governors announced plans for the 2025 devolution conference, which will be held in Homa Bay from August 12 to 14. The event aims to highlight local government achievements and address ongoing challenges.
CoG Vice Chairperson Mutahi Kahiga called the conference "a vital platform for sharing knowledge about devolution in Kenya." The previous meeting took place in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, in 2023.
The conference theme focuses on "For the People; For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice." A sub-theme explores "Re-engineering County Governments to Accelerate Development and Close the Socio-Economic Divide."
A Multi-Agency Steering Committee leads the planning efforts. Members include the Council of Governors, Deputy President's Office, Senate, County Assemblies Forum, Youth Council, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, and community groups.
The organizers plan to add partner-led side events this year. A scientific committee will review proposals from interested parties. Registration opens in March through a new website and mobile app designed to improve the delegate experience.
Homa Bay County will showcase local culture and tourism activities during the conference. These events will appear on the DEVCON website for easy access by participants.
"This platform offers chances to learn and build partnerships that advance devolution in Kenya," said Kahiga. The meeting brings together government officials and private sector representatives under the committee's guidance.
Kenya's Council of Governors announced plans for the 2025 devolution conference, which will be held in Homa Bay from August 12 to 14. The event aims to highlight local government achievements and address ongoing challenges.
CoG Vice Chairperson Mutahi Kahiga called the conference "a vital platform for sharing knowledge about devolution in Kenya." The previous meeting took place in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, in 2023.
The conference theme focuses on "For the People; For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice." A sub-theme explores "Re-engineering County Governments to Accelerate Development and Close the Socio-Economic Divide."
A Multi-Agency Steering Committee leads the planning efforts. Members include the Council of Governors, Deputy President's Office, Senate, County Assemblies Forum, Youth Council, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, and community groups.
The organizers plan to add partner-led side events this year. A scientific committee will review proposals from interested parties. Registration opens in March through a new website and mobile app designed to improve the delegate experience.
Homa Bay County will showcase local culture and tourism activities during the conference. These events will appear on the DEVCON website for easy access by participants.
"This platform offers chances to learn and build partnerships that advance devolution in Kenya," said Kahiga. The meeting brings together government officials and private sector representatives under the committee's guidance.
