It is like giving an addict a large party of cocaine to go throw in a pit latrine. If he does, be sure he will break it down to retrieve it later!
I do not believe Raila would have got rid of an army of loyal servants eager to please the boss and die for him even as they use the boss name to enrich themselves. That power they wield cannot be left to float. Which is why the National government would have to eventually agree that devolution means limited National government mashinani so people can decide.
The idea of having chiefs with a new name and title is laughable. The current powers of the DC must be shared with elected representatives through the County executive. This will mitigate populist tendencies by governors.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/chiefs-go-new-provincial-lineup#sthash.wH5jiRxm.dpuf