Unlocking Potentials through Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Kenyan County Governments

Abstract

Since the promulgation of the (Government of Kenya , 2010), there have been many changes in Kenya. The greatest of these changes is devolution which has been received with mixed reaction. With the onset of County governments, the constitution demands that each county despite their diversity takes responsibility of running their affairs to meet the objectives of devolution. This calls for change in perception in governance, hence innovation and entrepreneurship is mandatory through embracing new ideas, new ways of doing things and technology towards unlocking the county potential for sustainable devolution. This paper therefore discusses how innovation and entrepreneurship can support county governments in improving governance and utility of available resource in serving people for effective devolution. Innovation and entrepreneurship promotes institutional competiveness and boosts development. Innovative ways would encourage entrepreneurship that matches the current global needs and ensures Kenyan counties met its obligation and can compete favourably with other nations.

Keywords: Innovation, entrepreneurship, devolution, unlocking potential