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2010 Constitution retained administrative divisions

Mwai Kibaki

President Mwai Kibaki lifts Kenya's constitution after it was promulgated at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on August 27, 2010.

Photo credit: File | AFP
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By  The Watchman

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The number and boundaries of the new counties was just an affirmation of a historical legacy.
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  • Governor Paul Otuoma has started sorting out the mess in Busia Town by first quickly repairing the dilapidated Customs road.

County count • “For the benefit of Stephen Njuru”, writes John T. Mukui, the 2010 Constitution retained the administrative divisions contained in the Districts and Provinces Act, 1992 (including the numbering of districts/counties), renamed the 47 districts as counties and abolished provinces. “The number and boundaries of the new counties was just an affirmation of a historical legacy.” His contact is [email protected].

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