Mr Kobia

public health specialist

Mr Kobia is a public health specialist and advocate for evidence-based health systems reform in Kenya. He has been vocal about the challenges posed by the devolution of health services under the 2010 Constitution, arguing that it has led to fragmentation, inequitable health workforce distribution, and a resurgence of previously controlled diseases. His work emphasizes the need for a cohesive public health strategy that balances local governance with strong national oversight to ensure effective disease surveillance, emergency response, and public health enforcement.