NADCO TEAM CROWNS MAKUENI GOLD STANDARD FOR DEVOLUTION

The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) implementation team has endorsed Makueni County as a national model for devolution after an assessment visit.

Led by Dr. Agnes Zani, the team is overseeing the rollout of the NADCO report’s 10-point reform agenda.

The committee praised Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. for disciplined, hands-on leadership and a governance model that places communities at the center of planning and budgeting—capturing the essence of bottom-up development.

Makueni’s strong working relationship between the executive and the County Assembly was highlighted as a pillar of accountability under the Constitution.

NADCO officials cited the county’s performance in local revenue generation, integrated governance, and structured public participation as standout strengths. They also singled out the Ward Development Fund for driving equitable resource allocation and commended efforts to implement the one-third gender rule.

Makueni Deputy governor Lucy Mulili also attended the meeting.