174. Objects of devolution
The objects of the devolution of government are—(a)to promote democratic and accountable exercise of power;(b)to foster national unity by recognising diversity;(c)to give powers of self-governance to the people and enhance the participation of the people in the exercise of the powers of the State and in making decisions affecting them;(d)to recognise the right of communities to manage their own affairs and to further their development;(e)to protect and promote the interests and rights of minorities and marginalised communities;(f)to promote social and economic development and the provision of proximate, easily accessible services throughout Kenya;(g)to ensure equitable sharing of national and local resources throughout Kenya;(h)to facilitate the decentralisation of State organs, their functions and services, from the capital of Kenya; and(i)to enhance checks and balances and the separation of powers.175. Principles of devolved government
County governments established under this Constitution shall reflect the following principles—(a)county governments shall be based on democratic principles and the separation of powers;(b)county governments shall have reliable sources of revenue to enable them to govern and deliver services effectively; and(c)no more than two-thirds of the members of representative bodies in each county government shall be of the same gender.
