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12 years of devolution: The good, the bad, and the unfinished

President William Ruto at Devolution conference 2025 at Homabay Boys High school. [Michael Mute, Standard]

In a country plagued by systems failures, dysfunction and corruption, devolution is emerging as both a blessing and a curse.

However, not optimally, Kenyans have been able to access critical services like healthcare at the grassroots.

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