Kenya is set to host the regional headquarters of the United Cities and Local Government of Africa (UCLG-Africa) following an agreement signed on Thursday, November 28.
The agreement was signed between officials of the international body and government officials in the presence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his official residence in Karen.
According to Kindiki, the headquarters in Nairobi will serve the Eastern Africa region.
He expressed optimism over the move by the body to choose Kenya noting that it was a great expression of confidence in the country.
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"At the official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, I witnessed the signing of the Headquarters Agreement giving way for the hosting in Nairobi of the Eastern Africa Regional Office of the United Cities and Local Government of Africa (UCLG-Africa)," he stated.
UCLG-Africa advocates for sustainable development of local authorities such as counties. It also promotes democracy and equity across the continent.
Meanwhile, the DP expressed that the 2010 Consitution was transformative given that it had led to the establishment of the devolved units.
"The crown jewel of Kenya’s transformative 2010 constitution is devolution, a most consequential paradigm that has dispersed public power to subnational level for better, faster and more efficient delivery of services to the people," read the statement in part.
"Successful roll-out of devolved government and sustainable well-planned urban settlements will turbo-charge Kenya’s and indeed Africa’s priority agenda of empowerment of the citizens."
