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Four years down the line, empty promises fill revival of industries

Four years down the line, nothing tangible can be seen. Politicians are already on the campaign trail with even more promises. PHOTO:COURTESY

At the onset of devolution, residents of western Kenya were optimistic that industries that had collapsed would roar back to life.

Governors and legislators had during campaigns promised to empower locals through revival of collapsed industries, most of which were synonymous with the region.

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