Dorothy Nditi

"Any hopefuls who were to participate in the polls were locked out."

"They met secretly and handpicked interim party officials without involving other leaders."

"Yes! The death of my husband. I was only 27 and just two years in my marriage and when my son was still very young. It really brought me down. Then came the death of my dad weeks after my swearing-in as deputy governor. It was not easy losing all the people I love in my life so soon."

"Having misplaced priorities is an issue that is crippling the core essence of devolution."

"With proper priorities, counties can save cash spent on luxusries –k moneys that could be channeled to other areas which are beneficial to the electorate."

"Leaders should focus on public service, not just getting more money for themselves."

"County officials should focus on the welfare of Kenyans and channel money meant for counties to development projects."

"The electorate is yet to taste the fruits of devolution as their leaders prize personal gains over county development."

"Senior County officers are riding 4 by 4 vehicles to escape the muddy roads that they have neglected."