Fourth Schedule
Distribution of functions between the national government and the county governments
Article 185(2), Article 186(1) and Article 187(2)
Distribution of functions between the national government and the county governments
The Fourth Schedule divides functions between the national government and county governments. It is the practical map for devolution alongside Chapter Eleven (especially Articles 185–187 on concurrency and disputes).
In the classroom:
Whenever a policy question asks which level should act, start with Part 1 or Part 2 here, then read Articles 186 and 187 on concurrent function and intergovernmental dispute resolution.
The Constitution sets out the Fourth Schedule in two Parts. Each Part has one card that opens the full numbered list; on small screens you can collapse a Part.
Part 1 — National government · Part 2 — County governments · Articles 185(2), 186(1), and 187(2)
Fourth Schedule (heading)
Summary
Part 1 lists 34 national function areas. Part 2 lists 14 county function groupings. Open each card for the full constitutional wording.
Multiple choice — 10 questions
Questions test the Fourth Schedule against common devolution scenarios. Use Clue if needed.
1. The split of national versus county functions is set out in:
2. National defence and the national defence services appear under:
3. County roads and street lighting are assigned primarily to:
4. National trunk roads are primarily a responsibility of:
5. Ambulance services and county health facilities are primarily:
6. Universities and national examination standards are primarily treated as:
7. Liquor licensing and county parks appear under county functions as part of:
8. When national and county functions overlap in practice, Articles 186–187 concern:
9. National referral health facilities are assigned to:
10. Pre-primary education and village polytechnics are primarily:
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