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Uncomfortable truths about Homa Bay’s roads 13 years after devolution

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The condition of some roads encountered during the Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay has opened a wider conversation about infrastructure, devolution, and accountability. Images of the convoy travelling along dusty and rough roads drew national attention, although it would be inaccurate to suggest that all roads in Homa Bay are in poor condition. Government […]

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