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they should went straight into 3 from AC2...i didnt buy Brotherhood or Revelations because they were too much like AC2...this looks interesting though, will keep an eye on it.
great job!! I like this american period of history,, the 1700s nice nature ,, great adventure ,, better than the horrible Ottoman period,, you know,, constantinopole B( in a short way,, Great Job UBISOFT,, can't wait
Tell me you don't mean America invented slavery...because that would be foolish. Also, slavery was in America for a long time before the Revolution, seeing as the British brought a lot of slaves over.
Slavery had been around for a while... We didn't 'start slavery'.
my favorite part is when its says americans will either be free men or slaves. but then we started slavery after the war. der der.
Boom! Can't wait
@mikees1, But... It's a game. They can throw in whatever random big buildings they want. And they'll make it interesting too. I'd climb a big barn if they made it fun.
@Darth-Ozy No, fortunately i have something called knowledge of the time period and location of the 13 colonise to form my opinion from also.
The lantern dude has a sword.
@mikees1, You know all that from one trailer?? You've got some outstanding intuition if I say so myself. Which I do.
evil_devil_mons Thats what makes this game NOT good for me.A young united states, with no buildings of any height to climb, just trees and..........nothing! Boring. Victorian London would have been the one id have gone for, il be giving this one a miss. to boring and landscape repetitive for me thanks.
Common :) It dosnt meter the assassin`s origin. The point is to stop some third party that stay behind all this and try to conquer the world or somethink like that :) And other think - can be connected whit Desmond. Its 1777 - almost 300 years after Revelations so its like 3-4 generations. But my opinion that he is brand new charectar. Easy way to confirm - there is no scar on his mouth characteristic for the other 3 persons - Altair, Ezio and Desmond. At least i didnt saw. Srr for my bad grammar :)
I didn't expect that but Ubisoft ... :D
wow wow wow. i really can;t wait to play this one man.. its f**kin awesome.. love it. & this time in the great USA. the game sounds really interesting.. i want it right now
I will play this for sure!
@DreadfulGlory But... This game does follow real facts. The developers have said it themselves that they won't be changing history. The general flow of the game is going to be historical.
@calanorn sorry, did i say THE reason, it was one OF the reasons, my bad. But you must admit it was a major contributing factor in many of the battles.
wow nice Assassin's Creed III
Man! I excited too much already!
What about the town in the background when he is overlooking the battle?
The game is not suppose to follow real facts, or even showcase American Nationalism. It is an entertaining game, that is all.
@Darth-Ozy I see where you're coming from, but you needn't worry. I have enough faith in Ubisoft to know they wouldn't ruin the portrayel of their stories for the sake of National pride. Besides, the Ubisoft who markets AC is stationed in France and the developers are in Montreal. It's kind of like Deus Ex. People thought Human Revolution was made by Square Enix and was a more Japanese traditional game. It also made people worried since Japan isn't used to making Western titles. Luckily it was made in Montreal as well, and worked out as an amazing game non-the less. I wouldn't expect too much Americanism in the game. Think MGS, a game centered almost entirely around America and it's politics, yet it was smart enough not to fall into the trap of "Pro-Americanised" patriotism.
@medellon Already do. I also help write a couple of successful web comic series. It's a neat little hobby. I'd recommend it to anyone with a creative mind. Unfortunately I can't recommend that to you. I mean hell, your spelling says it all.
@dxBIGBOSSxb, I'm not saying I'm not going to like it because it is set in America. I love the idea, I am an American and like many have said, this time period is not extensively portrayed in video games. I won't like it if they set up Americans as all knowing or all powerful or can do no wrong. Anything similar to that would be garbage. It would suck if they did anything similar to the British. Both sides should be presented fairly and equitably in a manner that is both human and realistic.
bigboss the fourms are not a place for people to read your bad writing go to a blog if you want to post your stuff
@cjf187x It'll be very interesting how this game works out to say thew least. I'm not going to lie though, this trailer and the screen shots gave me some serious Deja Vu to Skyrim about 4 months ago. Luckily, that's a good thing. I was wondering if I could hunt in this game or not. Just imagine it: *Out in the snowy woods. Connor Spots a dear. Using his skills as an Assassin and a Native he creeps silently upon the deer. He notices it's startled behavior. Cautious, Connor pulls down his bow. He locks the arrow and bends back the string. Suddenly, a mistake! Connor snaps a twig beneath his feet. The deer runs, and runs very fast. Connor follows, the arrow pulled back all the way still. He hops, rock by rock, stone by stone, log by log. The Deer crosses river, and Connor has no choice, he must make the shot or he will lose his prey. Connor fires his bow, deep into the Deer's heart. There he stands, holding up his hidden blade, granting the dieing Buck a swift, and painless death. He carves out the heart, and prays. He thanks his fortune, and carries the fur and meat to be sold. But he keeps the heart, in hopes the spirit of this beast may live on and grant strength within himself. He vanishes in the snowy woods. New prey awaits. The prey of man.* I hope to be a writer some day. I'll admit this passage is half-a**ed, but Connor being a Native American would make far more sense in context.
didnt like the main story about how america got its freedom because its not that long to make a game and i dont see it in assassin's creed. to me it does not fit. thats what i think
@dxBIGBOSSxb "Last of the Mohicans" is a great movie. Being from Upstate NY and going to college downstate, it'll be interesting to see what Ubisoft does with NY and the ton of open space and wooded areas that make up NYS. It would be nice, seeing how the protagonist has a bow, if Ubisoft could incorporate that into the strategy of picking off enemies, which could cause chaos and demoralization of the nearby regiment. Additionally, I noticed that the main character will also be of British-Mohawk descent. In all likelihood, this "Connor" in this time period would not have existed, and more than likely he would have been the result of a French-Mohawk relationship as the Mohawks had extensive relations with French traders and fought against the US during the Revolutionary War...IMO, the protagonist should've been Native American...but I digress.
If you look closely at around 4:00 mark, his robe or whatever looks a bit like a uniform of american revolutionaries: blue colour, then it looks like he's wearing a vest under it, buttons on the bottom in the back - all fragments of the uniform. Can't wait for the game!
I'm looking for a MAJOR improvement in this game over the previous. The same engine has been used for 4 Assassin's Creed games and I am extremely excited for a new engine. This is going to be the giant leap forward in the series that we've all been hoping for.
@Darth-Ozy Ugh, please don't disapprove the game JSUT because it's set in America. Noone had a problem with AC1's portrayel during the crusades, and don't say it would be fair to kill the Colonials, because the story specifically states WHY the Creed aided the colonies, and if you think it's being too pro-American of them, the Assassins are behind the Russian Revolution and Vladamir Lenin was a member. Please, it makes sense to the story, plus I've rarely seen any game portrayal America's colonial era outside of Empire:Total War (Which was a buggy POS), and very few low-budget RTS'. The same kind of goes for the French Revolution, but the story states the Assassins had very little to do with that... in fact they had almost no part in it. They fled when they realized the Templar used the same strategy as they do when starting revolutions and gained the peasant's and the poor's support.
@HuSSaR83 Good movie, but I can also see some "Last of the Mohicans", and a bit of "Indiana Jones" coming from this trailer. I really hope they have a whip in this game.
I was a bit hesitent as first about this game but the running through the trees semi tarzan style is pretty cool and very native american which is supposedly his origin. I like the idea of the assassin tomahawk as well, granted if it were not in that shape it and it was in the shape of one from the multiplayer I would be very disappointed. Love to see what small tweaks they are going to make; like the hookblade was kind of small but revolutionized assassin's creed in minor ways that just made all the difference. I would really love to see some more silent, native american stealth. For example it was said that the iriquois could run across dry leaves without making a sound, that type of thing. And finally, really? You're sourcing wikipedia? That's pretty bad, I mean you could do history channel at least. None the less the change is still a really big jump.
He kinda reminds me of Mel Gibson in The Patriot movie when he went crazy with the hatchet lol
@splinter10: Well, the French Revolution is after the American Revolution, so you may get your wish yet. Personally, I would be enthralledd to have the next AC take place in the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917. Revelations hinted to that time being a very, very important time to the current Brotherhood's state. Also, it would still be a decently good time for blades to be a factor.
Anyone who desont know much about The French Revolution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution seriously would this not have been the perfect setting?
@Wren28 I agree. At some point I think they will do it. However if you know about the French Revolution (not saying you don't) you'll know the source material is almost made for assassins creed game. I think it would be the best game AC yet. Perhaps ever.
looking forward to this. after revelations i wasn't especially pumped because they've been pumping them out for years without that many improvements between ac ii brotherhood and revelations, but this looks *very* promising can't wait what they have for us after three years of development. @Darth-Ozy the assassin's creed series is developed by ubisoft montreal. also, i think it's been stated that not all americans are assassins and not all british are templars, so it's pretty safe to say it won't be a "mmmmUUUUUURRRICAAAAA, F@$% YEAH" type thing
I have to agree with you Smiling-sam.As an American, Hollywood & TV has really ruined the truth of what actually did happen back then.I however am one of the people that does care about that period in history as well as the history of The Great Crusade,the Spanish Inquisition,the list goes on since I've always been a history nut.But if the game does turn out to be Hollywood style,the game might not be worth buying.
@Altair, they've said that they've been working on this game for the past two (three?) years. Obviously not 'Activision crap'. While I agree they have been pumping them out fairly fast, they've also been making mostly major improvements in between each games release.
Ok, George Washington is, supposedly, fighting a battle in a place he didn't go at a time that the battle wasn't fought. Do we, as gamers, really care? It's a video game. I for one think the developers can smudge whatever* they want as long as the game is playable and enjoyable. Are video games really the best place for us to learn history? I'd say yes, but it's not really the intent of them, they are for our entertainment. *As long as things are 'realistic'
Yup, looks like they are going to go ahead and ruin the games after all. I really wish that ubisoft would wait awhile and work on their games, instead they pull activision crap and throw one out each year....
Weapons we've seen on Connor: Tomahawk, dagger, duel pistols, and bow. Weapons we've seen on others: Rifle, sword, lantern, drum, and bayonet. Things we'd love Connor to be able to use: Pet hawk, hidden blade, good horse combat, What we don't want: Tower defense, bad horse combat, no hidden blade, or an America F*** Yeah Production. Anyone disagree?
can't wait to see how the story plays out
awesome and incredible gameplay.... i am getting this when it comes out... but did desmond ever get revenge against that Dr... i remember at the end of assassins creed II he got away and desmond or someone with him said "you will have your revenge.... i want to see that dr. get beat by desmond......
cannot wait.
how can you only just faintly mention the bow and quiver?
@moathfaleh_94 They're just British regulars...


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Rigatoni with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Rich and buttery cream sauce coats pasta and sweet potatoes in this impressive entree. Walnuts and wine give the dish special flavor, while sage offers just the right seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
4 Servings
Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked rigatoni
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup
white wine
chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Place sweet potatoes and onion in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x
1-in. baking pan. Combine the garlic, oil, salt, sage and pepper;
drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are
tender, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions. In a small
saucepan, melt butter; stir in cream and wine. Bring to a gentle
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1-1/2 cups (calculated without Parmesan cheese) equals 626 calories, 42 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 97 mg cholesterol, 518 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 10 g protein.
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Hypnosis may reduce patient anxiety. The main goal of this study is to determine in what extent, hypnosis decreases propofol requirement to induce induction of general anesthesia.
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According to this report in The Huffington Post, the film industry was booming in the state before the cuts, leading to both job growth and millions spent by filmmakers on ancillary expenses. But a new state budget caps rebates to film productions at $25 million, nearly $100 million less than the state provided in 2010, according to the report. The decision has led some Hollywood producers to cancel plans to film in Michigan.


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A key promise and gain of Kenya's Constitution is that of Public Participation. The law requires that the public (people and their institutions of self organization) have a right to to access all public information and be consulted on all matters of public policy. But how easy is it to achieve this requirement.
At the onset it is important to acknowledge that participation is both in the National Government and County Government levels. Infact even the Judiciary should facilitate public participation in its work. In my work with various actors on public participation I have come to appreciate the complexity of making it a reality. questions such as what is participation? when can one determine that there is participation? and quality participation? whose view determines the effectiveness, the public or the government?
At this time when various state and non state actors are grappling with how to structure participation a few thoughts may be worth sharing.
1. There is need to appreciate the changed context of public participation. Before it was based on Ministry of Local Government guidelines, now it is in the constitution and the law. It is mandatory and will be enforced. A case in point is the recent judgement on the Kiambu County Finance Act 2013 that was nullified for lack of public participation in the process of its preparation.
2. There is need for an effective framework for ensuring that there is sufficient and effective public participation. The frameworks should be easy to access and use in terms of time, location and cost. While there may be value in making a law on the same in each county, basic administrative guidelines that apply what the Part VIII of County Government Act, 2012, Section 207 of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 and the schedules of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 have already provided for.
3. Planning and Budgeting for public participation is equally important. This should be based on the above framework to ensure coordination. Adhoc and disjointed engagement will lead to public fatigue and wastetage of resources.
4. Access to Information, Public Communication and Civic Education efforts must be tied to the participation framework. Participation is futile without proper information, that is communicated timely and an in an easy to understand format and that the public has capacity to interprate.
5. The governor is required to report on participation by section 92 of the County Government Act. But how shall s/he be able to do so? Shall it be on number of forums organized, number of petitions made or the value added to the process. number of opportunities created for participation is important but what we need to know is what is the effect of such participation on the process. On quality of service? on Accountability and control of corruption? on equity measures? on allocative and spending efficiency? and on cost recovery.
That said, this first five years of devolved government are an experimentation stage. There will false starts, mistakes, successes and great stories. All this should be told and documented.
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Friday, March 14, 2014
Some Reflections on Kenya's Devolved System one year later
One year since the devolved system of government was established following elections on 4 March, it is important we ask some questions in self evaluation. In my work around the country I have met people who are extremely excited about devolution and also those who are not sure we needed it. But many are those who argue that it is too early to make judgements as to whether it is working or not. But while some are concerned at the speed at which counties are getting their acts together, I am more concerned about the direction. It is possible to run fast or slow but if the direction is wrong then all the effort ends in futility. But how do we gauge whether we are in the right direction? We return to the basics of why we choose to devolve governance in Kenya.
Why did we choose the devolution system? There are several reasons advanced but my reading is that we devolved for four reasons namely, To address the excesses of centralized government and especially an all powerful executive (read president); to enhance voice of the people in decision making; to take government closer to the people and hence improve service delivery and accountability; and to enhance equity in resource allocation.
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 establishes a devolved system that shares powers and functions between one National Government and 47 County Governments. Their respective functions are assigned by Art 186 and Art 187 and Schedule 4. Thus devolution has to do with shared mandates in appropriating the sovereign power delegated to the national and county governments.
Key questions is to ask,
1. Are both national and county governments working to reduce the excesses of the centralized system? or do we now have 48 "central" governments with the county one being the office of the governors? are we making laws and policies that ensure we are taking service delivery to the lowest level that is practical to do so?
2. is the peoples voice being heard and represented correctly at all levels? can we now participate better with access to information than before?
3. Are public actors accountable for their actions? and is there effort to make this the mode of operation in all levels of governance?
4. Is there equity in resource allocation and service delivery both between and within counties?
5. Are we encouraging innovation in public service so as to meet the needs of our people?
While we cannot see the full results of the this introspection we can by looking at how the national and counties are running, tell if we are headed to the right place. Where we realize all is not well, it may be in order to stop and reflect.
Why did we choose the devolution system? There are several reasons advanced but my reading is that we devolved for four reasons namely, To address the excesses of centralized government and especially an all powerful executive (read president); to enhance voice of the people in decision making; to take government closer to the people and hence improve service delivery and accountability; and to enhance equity in resource allocation.
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 establishes a devolved system that shares powers and functions between one National Government and 47 County Governments. Their respective functions are assigned by Art 186 and Art 187 and Schedule 4. Thus devolution has to do with shared mandates in appropriating the sovereign power delegated to the national and county governments.
Key questions is to ask,
1. Are both national and county governments working to reduce the excesses of the centralized system? or do we now have 48 "central" governments with the county one being the office of the governors? are we making laws and policies that ensure we are taking service delivery to the lowest level that is practical to do so?
2. is the peoples voice being heard and represented correctly at all levels? can we now participate better with access to information than before?
3. Are public actors accountable for their actions? and is there effort to make this the mode of operation in all levels of governance?
4. Is there equity in resource allocation and service delivery both between and within counties?
5. Are we encouraging innovation in public service so as to meet the needs of our people?
While we cannot see the full results of the this introspection we can by looking at how the national and counties are running, tell if we are headed to the right place. Where we realize all is not well, it may be in order to stop and reflect.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Size, Number and Character of Devolved Units in Kenya
The new county government system was preceded by two main institutions – the provincial administration and the local governments (Local Authorities or LAs). The devolved system of government at independence with 7 regional governments and an eighth one for the city of Nairobi (famously known as the majimbo system), It was short lived as barely a year later it was abolished.It was replaced by the provincial administration (PA). The geographical units comprising the regional governments became the 8 provinces – Nyanza, Central, Rift Valley, North Eastern, Eastern, Coast, Western and Nairobi. Below the provinces were established districts, further divided into divisions, then locations, then sub-locations and villages. At each of these units an officer was appointed to represent the interests of the central government. This system was akin to the colonial system that had been used to control the populace. The political elite saw it as a key means of consolidating power and getting up to date intelligence on any matter.
In later days the provincial administration officers were to play a key role in the running of the ruling party – KANU. At one point it was even difficult to distinguish the boundary between KANU officials and government officials as each played the others role. PA officers became lords in their areas and dictated on every matter. Anyone opposing them was seen as an enemy of the state and acting in direct defiance of the president and was dealt with by brute force and without any fair trial. It is this that has bred distrust and negativity among the Kenyan people for the institution. However in practice the administrative functions they provided have been critical especially in the resolving of social wrongs, certification in matters of registration of persons and property, and as agents of the government on matter of law and order.
Also subdued under the central government were the LAs which were put under the ministry of local government. Before the formation of county governments there were 175 LAs. In theory the LAs were expected to be where political, administrative and fiscal decentralization was exercised. However, in practice they had weak system that saw the councillors elected while their executive arm appointed by the central government thus undermining their independence and ability to account to the public. Their limited capacity, controlled resources and rampant corruption with impunity further undermined them and worsened their performance. It was the abuse and failure of these two systems that led to great agitation for a fully devolved system of government.
Through the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission) CKRC) draft constitution, and deliberations at the National Constitutional Conference (Bomas) and later of the Committee of Experts (CoE), devolution emerged as a key principle of whatever system was arrived at. Kenyans wanted to ensure that they had a say in their local affairs and that the leaders they elected had resources and space to make and effect their decisions. They also wanted to be able to have key services delivered by institutions close to them. Kenyans wanted a government that is close and effective, a government that would enable them to resolve long endured injustices.
This desire raised the question: what kind of structure would best deliver this? How many levels of government and how many units at each level? And what would be the powers at each level? What would be administratively and economically sensible so that Kenyans would not shoulder too heavy a burden?
According to the CoE, the key factors to consider in determining the levels, number and size of units included the geographical features of areas in relation to the services to be delivered; means of communication or accessibility for effective governance; density of population; resources, including human and physical infrastructure; social feasibility in terms of accommodating into the administrative unit; the historical and cultural ties of communities; minority interests; and the views of the people. While CKRC had recommended five levels of devolved government, the CoE through its harmonized draft constitution released to the public in November 2009 recommended three levels: National, Regional and County governments. The counties were to be the basic unit of devolution and there would be 79 of them based on the districts agreed in the Bomas Draft.
The regional governments, though not the basic units of devolution, were seen as important as they would be large enough geographical units with substantial populations and would accommodate ethnic and cultural diversity and contribute to nation building; they would facilitate coordination of county governments and planning for services that cut across county boundaries; and they would form a productive linkage to the national government especially for equitable allocation of resources and the protection of the interests of devolved governments (CoE Final Report, 2010). Upon receipt of the views from the public it was deemed better to have only two levels largely on argument cost and simplicity of the system. There was also criticism that the CoE had given no very clear role to the regions. Thus the regional government level was dropped. The districts as enacted in 1992 under the provinces and districts act were adopted as the basis of the county governments.
What are current structures like – number and size?
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 establishes two levels of government – national and county. The national government comprises the executive, a bi-cameral parliament and judiciary. 47 County governments are established each with an executive and legislative arm. Two main reasons seem to have been key in adopting the 47 units. First was the need for units that were easy to manage in terms of costs and size. One option was to have the 79 districts adopted at Bomas as the basis of counties. These were seen as too many and economically unviable. The other option was to go for larger units (say 25) that would mean the merging of some districts. This while making economic and administrative sense sounded to be politically unviable given the interests of various political groupings. Secondly was the delicate balance between having units that are small enough to ensure effective participation but also large enough to maximize on economies of scale of delivering key services. As a compromise, the 47 districts, existing in 1992, before more creation of districts of dubious constitutional validity, were adopted. This did not require a change of names or boundaries.
The Constitution does provide a mechanism for changing boundaries (Article 188), but this would require the recommendation of an independent commission, and then the support of two-thirds of all the members (not just those voting) of the National Assembly and of two-thirds of the Senate delegations (which basically means of two-thirds of the Senators). This will be probably hard to achieve. No change was allowed before the first elections, which took place this year.
The 47 counties vary in every sense of the word. The largest is Marsabit (70,961 square kilometres) and it's also the one with the least population density – of 4 persons per square kilometre. Mombasa is the smallest county (219 square kilometres) after Nairobi and Vihiga which have a size of 695 and 531 square kilometers respectively and has a density of 4292 persons per square kilometre.. The table below shows the 5 largest and 5 smallest counties. An interesting observation is that the size of the counties also has a close correlation with population density and poverty levels. Larger counties have high poverty incidence save for Garissa which is just below the 50 per cent mark and they are also sparsely populated. They are also remote and among those that have a low County Development Index and will thus receive a share of the equalization fund (CRA, 2013). This already indicates that the cost of delivering services there will be higher especially in terms of infrastructure than in smaller and urban counties.
Size (km2)
Density (persons per km2)
Poverty Incidence (%)
Source: CRA County Factsheets, 2012
Key characteristics of the devolved units
The 47 districts were not very different from those created, and named in colonial times, when the rationale was to divide and rule Kenyans. People were balkanized into ethnic blocks and pitted against each other. Others – as with the Kalenjin, Luhya and Meru – were put together as closely related yet they have significant dialect and sub tribe groupings. It is thus of interest that we have adopted the same districts with an objective of fostering national unity by recognizing diversity. With the exception of Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Eldoret, most of the counties have homogenous majority communities, and they consider the county "theirs". Even the names of some counties correspond to the name of the majority tribe such as Turkana, Samburu, Pokot, Nandi, Kisii, Embu, Tharaka and Meru. This has raised concerns among minorities at county level. These are persons from communities with smaller numbers in each county and who fear being marginalized.
Given that political organization in Kenya has largely been on ethnic lines, we have started seeing possibilities of certain counties having an assembly and executive with members from only one community. This is why certain county assemblies will be without a single opposition member, as all persons elected are from the dominant political party. Examples are Mombasa with all MCAs from ODM, Kirinyaga with only one MCA from outside TNA out of 20, Kisumu and Elgeyo Marakwet where all MCAs save three are from URP.. This presents a unique challenge for democracy in Kenya. The constitution makes provision for law to ensure that the county government reflects the community and cultural diversity and protection of minorities (Art. 197). In counties like this, diversity and minority protection may only be achieved through the party list members (often called "nominated"), for marginalized groups and gender balance, but it is unclear how far this has actually been achieved.
Here in Kenya, the functionality of counties seems to have overridden concerns about ethnic inclusivity, the latter being seen as an outcome of other factors such as resource allocation. It has been argued that the reason Kenya has experienced ethnic related conflicts is because one community (or group of communities) has been denied its rightful share of the national cake by another. Thus, goes the argument, if all matters of inequality – especially economic and political – are addressed then the ethnic antagonism would resolve itself. It is also why many a community want their own person to take the helm of power at the national level so as to be able to get greater opportunities for their areas. This has been a key argument for devolution of power to make and distribute wealth.
The devolved units also differ greatly in terms of natural resource endowments. While past focus has been on agriculture production of the earlier marked highlands, recent focus is on natural resources exploitation including precious metals, minerals, oil and gas. Already there is a rush to acquire land in areas thought to harbour such resources. Other natural endowments are based on flora and fauna such as parks, mountains, valleys, lakes, forests and jungles. These endowments and how they are utilized will determine the progress of counties. For instance the great wildlife potential in parts of Eastern and North Eastern of Kenya remains largely untapped with tourism focusing on the west, central and coast of Kenya. Agricultural potential must however not be undermined as it still holds the key to food security and large scale employment creation. Human resource potential will also be key differentiating factor. This is largely as a result of progress in education access and attainment. This of course assumes that the well educated professionals will be willing to take up jobs and invest in counties.
Assessing the impact of the current structure
The main concern is that the 47 devolved units are far too many for the economy of our size. Each comes complete with an executive and assembly functions modelled against the national ones. The cost is especially in relation to the wage bill and multiple overheads of running government. This would even be worse should corruption take root in the counties. As to whether counties need more money or better investment on key priorities may also determine the costs. More money is not necessarily equal to more development.
There has been criticism of the scheme of building devolution on the basis of sharing national revenue because it creates an impression that there are unlimited resources held in some place that need sharing. It is emerging that with counties wanting to control more and more resources, counties with limited resource endowment may find it difficult to run. This is because the national government will have less and less revenue to share out. And those likely to be affected the most are the larger, and poorer, counties although that may be debatable too, especially with discovery of oil in Turkana and gas in Marsabit, as well as the great livestock potential of these areas. A shift of focus to internal generation of wealth through available opportunities would seem a better approach to address the economic challenge of counties.
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
Arming the watchdog: Do MCAs have the capacity to perform?
Devolved government is here with us and it is an exciting time. It is fulfilling to see the units take shape. Of interest is that the 47 units of government not only have an executive to implement the local policies but also have a local elected county assembly. The County Assemblies are the key institutions in the county that will represent, legislate and offer oversight in the running of the county. The Members of the County Assembly (MCA) are elected from each ward and a few more will be nominated to ensure that there is equitable representation of all people. This includes women, youth, persons with disability and marginalized communities in the county. The MCA's thus have first and foremost responsibility to ensure that the voice and preference of their constituents is present at the table of decisions. They secondly have a law and policy making responsibility. The laws and policies that they make is what makes the work of the county government possible. It provides the desired end while making provisions of how to get there. Thirdly they have an oversight role in which they hold the power to approve, check and follow on every matter being conducted in the county. Their is to check the powers of the governor.
This therefore means that MCA's have a greater mandate than was wielded by their predecessors the councilors who operated in the local authorities. They have to take this mandate with the weight it deserves. But standing in their way is their capacity to handle this mandate. How well do they understand their legislative and oversight role? What qualifications do they bring to the table of decisions especially where complex matters of development are concerned? There is also the concern of their remuneration against the work we expect them to play.
In a training I was conducting for the MCAs of Nakuru County it has emerged that they had very different expectations in as far as their roles are concerned. Of concern is that some have not internalized the principle of separation of powers as entrenched in the constitution. That they will not be able to engage in direct service delivery is already a matter worrying to many. And one would understand their dilemma. In a country with nascent political party ideologies and thus no binding party policies expressed in manifestos, every person seeking election goes out promising different things. Some of the promises though exciting to the masses are untenable. So once one is elected, they realize that they have to honour their promises but cannot do so directly. There are collective plans and budgets to be made and this means tradeoffs so as to work within the resource purse available. Their wit in making the budget thus will be of essence to ensure that they can accommodate other proposals while ensuring that theirs are equally addressed.
But how equipped are the MCAs to carry out this mandates. Do they have the expertise or at least access to expertise to ensure their effectiveness. How well are the County Assembly Service Boards resourced to ensure that the MCAs have offices to operate from? In moving forward it emerges that there is a lot that needs to be done. In the short term there is need for continuous capacity development especially after the formation of committees. Some of those committees will have to be merged in some counties given the number of MCAs. The office of the speakers may also need sufficient support to ensure it has the technical support necessary for effective performance. In the long term, there may be need to review the educational and professional qualifications for election of MCAs as well as the remuneration of this position so as to attract high caliber professionals.
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Refocusing the Devolution Debate
I feel the debate of why we devolved government is dwelling on non essentials - flags, names (Hon or HE), houses, cars, offices and personal assistants (drivers etc) for ourr good governors. Multiply this with 47 and add their deputies, speakers and other senior officials and we already cannot afford before we even start it. Our (my) reasons for supporting devolution was to ensure better representation and improved service delivery. Thus the question should be: Is our voice better represented and are we setting the systems that will assure better service delivery. Anything else is a side show and will soon degenerate to back passing. The loosers in all this will be you and I who have little say in the fight for power.
The constitution of Kenya provides for two levels of government with functions to be delivered to every citizen. In their wisdom the members of Parliament passed the National Government Coordination Act on 16 January 2013. This is in live with Schedule 6 Section 17 that requires that the Provincial Administration be restructured to be in accordance with the county system. It legitimizes the role of County Commissioners, their deputies, chiefs and assistant chiefs in each county. Their role is to coordinate the delivery of national government services as provided for in schedule 4. Thus the national government is represented by the County Commissioner (appointed) at the county level and the County Government by the Governor (elected). The question is: Do we need both? and is there value added in having the County Commissioners? Let us remember that at least 85 per cent of our expenditure is with the National Government and 15 per cent is with the County Government. I do not see the challenge of who should report to the other (Governor or County Commissioner).
My problem is how to ensure that:-
1. every service that kenyans are entitled too is delivered effectively and efficiently while ensuring value for resources spent
2. both county government (governor) and national government (county commissioners) are accountable for the application of public resources
3. that citizens are assured of a recourse measure should either level of government fail in its role
While I hold in high esteem the governors we elected, it is not lost to me that they may not have the best interests of the county. Thus they need to be shielded from taking us down the drain in the pursuit of their personal interests. Governors can fly the national flag, live in the best houses and drive the latest cars all at state expense but that will be of little value if the livelihoods of the people in Kenya remains the deplorable.
Our constitution provides two measures - one is the Legislatures at both levels i.e. National Assembly, Senate and County Assemblies. Second is the Commissions and Independent Offices. This two have a key role in protecting the interests of the citizens. It is my opinion that both the governor and national officials working within each county should account to the above bodies. That way we remove this competition of who is more powerful than the other. It also provides for citizen participation including petitioning and demonstrating where their needs have not been met.
As we move forward, lets keep this in perspective: Are we better represented and are we receiving improved services? This is what we will keep drumming until it gets done.
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The apartment is located in the Parioli district, one of the most elegant streets in Rome, where you can walk to the beautiful parks like Villa Borghese and the Borghese Palace home to a famous museum, Piazza di Siena and Pincio, everything two steps from Via Veneto and the historical center. The area is served by several bus and a meter that comes close to Piazza del Popolo.
All kinds of shops with elegant boutiques, restaurants are renowned throughout Rome on Viale Parioli just 200/300 yards away.
The building is the gatekeeper and parking (euros 10,00/day)
- Suitability:
- long term rentals available
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair inaccessible


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Seagrove Beach House Rental Photos and Description
4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Sleeps 10
This beautiful home is in the Gulf Mist neighborhood in Seagrove Beach . Guests have access to the community pool that is only a one or two minute walk away at the end of the Cul-de-sac. The front porch and 2nd floor balcony run the length of the home and has plenty of furniture to relax on. In addition, a smaller balcony is on third floor that has Adirondack chairs where you can enjoy a town view and distant gulf view while sipping a cocktail or your morning coffee. Also on 3rd floor is a separate TV/sitting room with a couch, chair, TV, DVD Player, and an under counter refrigerator and microwave. All bedrooms have flat panel TV's. In the backyard there is a table with chairs for outdoor dining, a charcoal grill, and an enclosed outdoor shower. In addition, the home has wireless high speed Internet access if you bring a laptop computer.
This home is ideally located only about one mile east of the resort community of Seaside where there are restaurants and shopping and only about one block west of Seagrove Plaza.
- Suitability:
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
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Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill
- Address:
62 South Street
Oyster Bay, NY 11771Neighborhood:
Oyster Bay
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.jackhalyardstavern.com/
- Phone: (516) 922-2999
- Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: David Glatzerman
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Jack Halyards will custom design the perfect party for your every occasion.
Call the restaurant for details
(516) 922-2999.
- Private Party Facilities: We offer top-notch catering services for corporate functions, weddings, bridal showers, communions, and any other special occasion under the sun. Each catering menu is completely customized to accommodate your particular event. Our state of the art audio visual set up is awaiting your commands.
- Private Party Contact: Bernie DelBello 5169222999x
- Entertainment: Jack Halyards is known as a great venue for Live Music. Tuesday Night Mike Dorio hosts an Open Microphone 9-12 Pm. You just never know who is going to show up and surprise the crowd. Live music can also be heard Friday & Sat nights.
A word from Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill
Dine in comfort and luxury when you pay a visit to Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill, the Oyster Bay region's favorite seaside restaurant and grill. We have provided the Long Island community with a truly unique dining experience in a comfortable and family-friendly environment. Whether you visit us for lunch, dinner, cocktails or request our local catering services, we are always here to satisfy your craving for fresh, tasty dishes you have never tasted before.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene
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Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill reviews from OpenTable diners
23 reviews since August 1, 2014
- Food3.8Service3.9
- Ambiance3.6Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (16)vibrant bar scene (10)fit for foodies (8)good for groups (6)great for lunch (4)special occasion (3)hot spot (3)notable wine list (2)great for brunch (2)kid-friendly (2)romantic (1)Show More
- Dinner at Jack'sGastoneDined on 11/15/2014I had a reservation for two at 7 o'clock on Saturday evening. It was honored in a timely manner. We shared an appetizer of the grilled portobello mushroom salad which was very good move to long to dinner also very enjoyable female server don't remember her name but she was very polite enjoyedSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentExcellentVIPDined on 10/11/2014Brought some friends who had never been there previously. Everyone enjoyed the food/drinks/desserts. Will definitely go back.Special Features:
- LaureenDined on 8/14/2014Lively and fun location on a Thursday evening in Oyster Bay. Seemed to be mostly locals / regulars having a good time. Food was good and service was excellent. Nice evening, will return.Special Features:
- GREAT CUISINE COMFORTABLE AMBIENCEVILLAGEREPORTDined on 8/10/2014ENTREES AND WINE - THAT'S ALL WE HAD. IT WAS EXCELLENT FOR PRESENTATION AND TASTE. WINE LIST HAD RELIABLE STANDARDS AS WELL AS NOT-SO-COMMON OFFERINGS. WE ENJOYED THE DRY WHITE VIOGNIER !! THE AMBIANCE IS COMFORTABLE FOR OUR PARTY OF 4, BUT EQUALLY FINE FOR 2 OR A MUCH LARGER PARTY.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OBGemVIPDined on 8/8/2014As always, the food was excellent. However, on this visit the restaurant was packed and the kitchen was totally overwhelmed with orders, so getting an entree took an overly long time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- unfortunateOBfoodiesDined on 8/7/2014Very dissapointed with the quality of the food. This is the second time are family has dined at Jack Halyards, now I remember why we only went once.
- service was terribleFoodLoverDined on 8/6/2014Busy night all tables were full and they only had two waitress working. You could die of thirst and they would not notice. Food was smothered in garlic and butter. Would never yo back, over priced terrible food.
- The following 175 reviews are from the Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill reviews archive.
- Great night outtastytimesDined on 7/26/2014I have been to JH many times as a music goer on Tuesday nights. We love the open mic night experience. My friends/family and I also started to have dinner and I have to say that the food is great, good wine, and friendly service. I will be making dinner a regular on my list. Nice job.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved Jack Halyards!!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/19/2014We arrived by boat to the marina, and Jack Halyards American Grill was a close walk. The food was fantastic and there is a large variety. We LOVED the tuna tartar nachos. Others in my party said the fish and chips were outstanding. I had the tuna special that was fantastic. On our next boating outing to oyster bay, we will definitely visit Jack Halyards.Special Features:
- Fabulous dinner with friends!LastMateVIPDined on 7/17/2014Jack Halyards is always terrific! We love to enjoy the wonderful food with friends whether we travel by car or by boat and never tried anything we didn't enjoy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent choiceOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 7/10/2014Wanting to try a new place for dinner I found this one. It did not disappoint. Although the special that the waitress mentioned was not available after we ordered it, we were given a choice of fish to substitute in on the same dish. A very nice compromise and the meal was still fantastic!! The beet salad and calamari apps were great too. Definitely a place to return to.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Had a 4th of July blast!PeaceEatsVIPDined on 7/4/2014Enjoyed a great dinner at this establishment once again. Started things off with a couple of well mixed drinks while waiting for food to be served. Beach roll was simply delicious and flatbread chicken special was equally tasty. Service was excellent and very quick. Check this place out and give it a try if you've never been here before.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- consistently perfectSueCVIPDined on 6/28/2014We love everything about this place. The servers are so friendly...food is amazing...nice atmosphere. We come here as often as we can!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AvoidJoeykidDined on 6/27/2014Place is dirty. Walls, carpet, table, menu , and bathroom. My swordfish dinner was not edible. Fish must have been frozen twice. Also I thought spinach and quinoa sounded healthy but were drenched in butter. They didn't care that I couldn't eat it. Still charged me $26 for it. This is not a restaurant for anyone that appreciates good or fine dining.
- Food Quality: terribleMcDonaldsDined on 6/18/2014This is not the best quality for the food's price. Although the noise was minimal, and the service was semi fast, the food was not the best experience. With burnt meat, and pure fat meals, this is not the best choice considering its area. The spaghetti was filled with butter and oil, and had no flavor whatsoever.Special Features:
- Nice Seafood RestaurantSeafood123Dined on 6/15/2014I went with my parents for Father's Day. Everyone was friendly and the food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. The Blue Long Island drink I requested was made perfectly, they didn't skimp on the alcohol. The only mild issue, perhaps it is their style to not be around too much so diners can enjoy time alone, but I would have preferred a bit more occasional presence of our waitress. Aside from that, my family and I plan to patronize this restaurant in the near future.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Causal , with great fooddinex2VIPDined on 6/7/2014Consistently better than good meals with service to match.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always wonderful!LastMateVIPDined on 6/6/2014We are big fans of Jack Halyards, and this visit included a special with roasted scallops and crab over pasta that my husband enjoyed immensely after his favorite local raw oysters. I had the tuna tataki appetizer, always delicious, and a double crunchy spicy tuna roll. From steak to sushi, Jack Halyards has it all!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- RecommendedDm2013Dined on 5/31/2014Creative menu .... halibut with lobster risotto was outstanding!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LOVE this place!SueCVIPDined on 5/21/2014This restaurant gets better and better each time I come. My friend thinks they have one of the best burgers he has ever eaten...a real rave. The lobster mashed potatoes were OUTRAGEOUS! My chicken was cooked exactly the way I requested. Service is always professional and friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food but won't be backBethDined on 5/17/2014The food was very good. However we were very disappointed that the menu did not match what was on line. The whole "simply grilled" portion was eliminated that day per the waiter. I also feel the prices were too high with the lack of ambiance in this restaurant. However the food was very good.Special Features:
- DottieDined on 5/16/2014The service was great and food was delicious. Had live music. Great casual find. Definitely will be back again.
- UnnecessaryRudenessrespectyourcustomersDined on 5/15/2014Never even got out of my car. Pulled into the parking lot and was told I could not park in their lot because they were having an event for a local group. Not fond of being chased out of an establishment's parking lot when I had a reservation. No offer was given as to where I might park - just that I could not use their lot. Went to Angelina's in East Norwich and had an absolutely marvelous dinner and wonderful experience. Don't plan of even attempting Jack Halyards ever again.
- Great hometown restaurantAngelvoiceDined on 5/9/2014Jack halyards has an amazing chef! Good food is the best testament to a great restaurant and the most important. Ambiance is wonderful here- warm, inviting, friendly. All the staff is very competent and super nice to the customers! They make your visit memorable and have you coming back again and again. Weekend e endings are so nice-live entertainment is a definite asset to add to an already enjoyable visit. By far our favorite place to go!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Neighborhood GemSignNDineVIPDined on 5/7/2014This is truly one of the better restaurants on the north shore. The menu is diverse with many interesting dishes. The wait staff is well trained and very pleasant. We always enjoy dining at Jack'sSpecial Features:
- Thumbs UPcigar1Dined on 5/1/2014If I had more than 2 thumbs I'd use them. Spinach avocado dip to savor. Ribs juicy tender and enough to bag ssome. Oyster Bay amber-2 fers what's not to like?=NOTHING, John the server was attentive but never hovering even tho single diners usually get rushed.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 4/26/2014Very enjoyable dinner. We were glad to be seated away from the bar. The dining room we were in was quiet and relaxing. Closer to the bar with live music, it would have been far too loud for conversation and not nearly as pleasant. It really depends on what you are looking for and the mood you are in. We will definitely go to Jack Halyards again.Special Features:
- TOPS!GregVIPDined on 4/25/2014We have been to Jack Halyards many times over the years and, as usual, Jack Halyards served two top quality fish dishes Friday night--halibut and swordfish. It just doesn't get any better.Special Features:
- no surprisesfoodie263Dined on 4/24/2014the food is great, portions are a bit small. Happy hour is a nice stop after work. We also enjoy the special events .Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding Spare RibsWorldTravellerVIPDined on 4/13/2014We have dined here many times and keep returning. The spare ribs were outstanding and our wait person did an excellent job.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The service was just great,bronx51Dined on 4/12/2014The service was just great, a very attentive waiter named John.Special Features:
- Overpriced and disappointingmakeitbluVIPDined on 3/22/2014Drinks from the bar were not enjoyable and served in cheap and small martini glass. Linguini and clams not good. Mahi was overcooked. Do not waste your money.
- ExcellentExcellentVIPDined on 3/15/2014Brought new friends and everything was excellent - will definitely go back.Special Features:
- A new favorite spotpaulspalletDined on 3/15/2014This was a refreshing find. Great food and the service was wonderful. Truly enjoyed the comfortable setting while having our pallets explode with flavor. Owner and staff were very friendly and allowed our dining experience to feel like we had always been their patrons. Can't wait to return.Special Features:
- Fat Tuesday FantasticJerryDined on 3/4/2014We decided to bring a group of friends to Jack Halyards for the Mardis Gras celebration we heard they were having and were not disapointed. The 8 of us had a great meal that was made up with the Cajun cuisine specials for the day. The baked oystes with a white truffle cream sauce as well as the andouille and cornmeal stuffing baked clams were delicious. The gumbo was full of amazing flavors. Dinner highlights were the crawfish etouffee and the BBQ white shrimp. Our server was very attentive and personable despite having several large tables at the same time. Nice balence between festive partiers in bar the dining area allowing chat amongst friends while still feeling a part of the celebration of the evening. We will be back!Special Features:
- Oysters from the Bay! Yum.FrequentDinerDined on 3/2/2014Oysters from the Bay! Yum. Outstanding Bloody Mary, too.Special Features:
- No "scene", GREAT food!Jules11575VIPDined on 2/28/2014This place is a new favorite! Small with quaint decor, but the food is outstanding and the people who work there are super friendly. This is the perfect place to go if you want a nice night out where you can actually have a conversation without yelling. We'll worth the drive!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LOVE this place!SueCVIPDined on 2/22/2014I have been here several times. Each time is better than the time before. The staff is so accommodating and friendly. The food is great, especially the SUSHI! I almost don't want to write a great review because I am afraid this restaurant is going to get too popular and I won't be able to get a table on a Saturday night!!!Special Features:
- HelpfulCookieDined on 2/17/2014Substituted red sauce for white on pasta. Informed us a bottle of wine was half price that day. Would not have known. Friendly service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Jack Halyards never disappointsGregVIPDined on 2/14/2014I've been to this restaurant many times over the years and always come away extremely pleased with the food, service and atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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