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The constitutional framework for governance in Kenya introduced a two-tier structure with a national government and 47 county governments. Article 6(2) provides that the two levels of government are distinct, inter-dependent and shall conduct their mutual relations on the basis of consultation and cooperation.

The emergence of the six regional economic blocs in different regions of the country, pegged on a desire to optimize the comparative advantage of counties, their economies of scale and ability to attract investments has been characterized by the adoption of different forms of institutional structures by the different blocs.

The first global conference on the Sustainable Blue Economy kicked off Monday 26^th November, 2018 in Nairobi and brought together over 7,000 participants from around 100 states around the global including representatives from the Africa Union with the main theme “The Blue Economy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The Conference aims to underscore the frameworks that will aid in the operationalization and transition to the Blue Economy in Kenya and globally that—

The Taskforce on Policy, Legal, Institutional and Administrative Reforms regarding Intersex Persons in Kenya was formed by the Attorney General in May 2017. The membership of the Taskforce is drawn from various institutions including Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC), Office of the Attorney General & Department of Justice, Directorate of Immigration & Registration of Persons, National Gender and Equality Commission, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and the CRADLE. The Taskforce has the following mandate:

1. Compile comprehensive data regarding the number, distribution and challenges of Intersex persons;
2. Undertake comprehensive literature review based on a comparative approach to care, treatment and protection of Intersex persons;
3. Examine the existing policy, institutional, legislative, medical and administrative structures and systems governing Intersex persons;
4. Recommend comprehensive reforms to safeguard the interests of Intersex persons;
5. Develop a prioritized implementation matrix clearly stating the immediate, medium and long term reforms governing the Intersex persons; and
6. Undertake any other activities required for the effective discharge of its mandate.

Kenya`s budget 2015/2016 was the highest in the country`s history and was presented 3 months shy of the 5^th anniversary of the promulgation of our Constitution on August 27^th 2010. It is worth to noting that around Kshs. 154 billion was allocated to the Governance, Justice, Law and Order Sectors signaling the Government's commitment to maintain the pace of already instituted reforms.  While we take stock of progress, we must evaluate current status of reforms which is the cornerstone in the implementation of the Constitution and give feedback to Kenyans on value for money.