The town of Kosele in Homa Bay County has experienced a stark decline following the 2013 introduction of devolution, which saw the relocation of key administrative functions to Oyugis.

• The abandoned Rachuonyo County Council offices now stand as a symbol of the town's diminished status.
• Businesses have closed, and residents have relocated as government services shifted away from Kosele.
• Previously a bustling administrative hub for the former Rachuonyo District, Kosele now struggles with unemployment and a lack of economic activity, while Oyugis has flourished.