I sincerely believe it will be a serious issue for government to work without its "eyes; chiefs and sub-chiefs.
The county government will be run by politicians and you can not leave then to solve disputes for obvious reasons.
Security is and will remain the role of Nairobi government. the provincial administration has been tested with time and proved to be a near perfect mechanism for national security and order.
They have a sure case of being lied to by both sides of this mkate nusu and their jobs are at stake.
Keep it simple