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poverty-related inequalities, Kenyans persistently pushed for enhanced decentralisation of governance and&#13;
development. In response, government has over time initiated numerous reforms, key among them the&#13;
Vision 2030 blue print and a new constitution aimed at strengthening institutional capacities to improve&#13;
service delivery, enhance economic governance and promote citizen participation. Despite the gains made,&#13;
more needs to be done to enhance maximum direct participation of citizens. This paper documents the&#13;
reforms and their resultant impact on social development in Kenya. It is argued that while decentralisation&#13;
is a multi-faceted concept comprising three key typologies: Devolution, De-concentration and Participation,&#13;
the prevailing decentralisation initiatives in the past ignored the key element of citizen participation&#13;
leading to “public departicipation”. It is recommended that mainstreaming transformational leadership,&#13;
prudent utilisation of devolved funds and institutionalisation of transformed and reformed national and&#13;
county governance structures characterised by high-level executive capability consistent with a rapidly&#13;
industrialising country is prioritised. Adoption of e-governance leading to honesty and transparency will&#13;
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