By Jacktone Ambumka
In his article that is published in today’s Daily Nation newspaper, Raila Odinga has proposed radical changes to Kenya’s presidency and the devolved system of governance as follows.
ON EXECUTIVE
1] To demystify an all-powerful presidency that is a “strong tool for exclusion”, and a source of all evils, Raila proposes amendment to the constitution to establish the office of prime minister and that of the President.
2] The leader of the majority party or coalition in parliament shall automatically become the prime minister whose functions includes but are not limited to :-
a) Head of government
b) Constitute the cabinet
c) Chair the Cabinet
3] The president shall be popularly elected by the people with the following functions including but not limited to :-
a) Head of state
b) Uphold and defend the constitution
c) Promote national cohesion and integration
d) Commander in chief of armed forces.
ON DEVOLUTION
1] Raila proposes establishment of a third level of government known as region or province in which a number of counties within the same region shall be clustered under an administration unit.
2] Raila proposes establishment of 15 provinces or regions.
