Kenya faces deep-seated structural issues hindering its progress, including excessive bureaucracy, politicized public appointments, and electoral violence, according to former public health officer Stephen Gachahi.

• The article argues for a reduction in the number of Kenya's 47 counties to 12 regions to improve manageability and reduce costs.
• Key individuals and groups mentioned as potential forces for cooperation include Edwin Sifuna, the Democratic Congress Party led by Rigathi Gachagua, and Kalonzo Musyoka.
• The author emphasizes the need for public institutions to prioritize merit over tribal affiliations and for bodies like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to gain prosecutorial powers to combat corruption effectively.