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Raila triggers storm with call for more mandate, perks for governors

The ODM leader says the roles should include the running of education, a proposal rejected by a section of leaders

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by LUKE AWICH

News16 August 2025 - 06:00
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga speaking during the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay on August 14, 2025 / Screengrab

ODM leader Raila Odinga has triggered a political storm after calling for enhanced mandate and perks to governors.

The proposal that would see even the multi-billion National Government Constituency Development Fund handed to county chiefs has split opinion across the political divide.

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