Devolution no doubt transforms our society and manifests the recognition of our rich heritage of diversity even as it provides a platform upon which to aggregate our aspirations for greater equity. As a governance tool, it is a pervasive value upon which power and resources will be used in a more accountable and responsible manner.The First Annual Devolution Conference was therefore  a milestone in appreciation of Kenya’s historic constitutional transition. The conference aptly titled "One Year into Devolution: Celebrating the Milestones, Confronting the Challenges" marked one year of devolution and provided a forum to reflect on the past one year, assess what has been achieved, discuss challenges to devolution and re-strategize with all stakeholders. Essentially, the conference sought to initiate dialogue on devolution and reaffirm the commitment of all Kenyans in working towards and believing in the devolution promise as a key cornerstone of the Constitution.