The constitutional system that divides government in Kenya between the national government and 47 semi-autonomous county governments, each with their own governor, assembly, and service delivery functions.
Chapter Eleven of Kenya's 2010 Constitution established a two-tier system of government — national and county — giving counties significant autonomy over local services including health facilities, early childhood education, trade licensing, and county roads. County governments are funded through national revenue sharing and local levies. Citizens interact with county government on a daily basis for licensing, healthcare, and local disputes.
A market trader in Kisumu is denied a trading licence by the county government without explanation. Under the Fair Administrative Action Act 2015, she is entitled to written reasons and an opportunity to be heard. She petitions the county assembly and ultimately the Environment and Land Court.
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