Vision, Mission & Core Values

Accountable Devolution; Accountable Service Delivery

Enhance service delivery to citizens through effective management of devolution, coordination of intergovernmental relations, capacity building and technical support to county governments.

1. Fully functional devolved system of government
2. Strong Cordial Intergovernmental Relations
3. Improved service delivery at the county level
4. Enhanced productivity and service delivery in the State Department for Devolution

• Good governance –uphold integrity, accountability and transparency in service delivery
• Teamwork – collaborative employees’ involvement toward the achievement of the vision of the State Department
• Time Management –Timely coordination of planned tasks and activities
• The rule of law –observance of the rule of law will be the basis of astute leadership and service delivery
• Competence and professionalism-provision of quality services that meet professional standards

The functions of the State Department as provided for in the Constitution, various laws and Executive Orders are as follows:

1. Management of devolution affairs and policy on devolved system of government
2. Coordination of Inter-governmental relations
3. Provision of support to County Governments to perform their functions
4. Assess the performance of County Governments for continuous improvement of service delivery
5. Provision of capacity building and technical assistance to County Governments in all devolved functions
6. National civic education and public participation policy
7. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on devolution