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Kenya must press reset the button and embrace courage in leadership

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President William Ruto during the commissioning of the Chemususu Water Supply Project at Muserech in Eldama Ravine on August 2, 2024.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

As we grapple with inefficiencies and the cycle of early electioneering, it's sobering to observe seamless transition in the United Kingdom, where elections were conducted in a single day, and the new government began its work swiftly.

Ministers in the UK earn approximately half of what their Kenyan counterparts make, yet operate in a system where corruption is strictly prohibited and efficiency is paramount. In contrast, Kenya's political and governance landscape appears marred by inefficiencies, rampant corruption and resource mismanagement. This raises a critical question - Who are we emulating?

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