ODM party leader Raila Odinga has said he will use the same techniques that he shared with the late Tanzania's President John Pombe Magufuli to transform the Kenyan economy if elected president.
The ODM chief revealed that he was Magufuli’s top advisor on how to manage the economy and run a government.
Speaking in Suna West constituency when he paid a courtesy call to the family of David Masaga, who is an aide to his wife Mama Ida Odinga, Raila said his techniques helped Tanzania's economy to grow and also to seal corruption loopholes.
“In Tanzania, my friend the late President Magufuli did a good job and those who are here can attest to what he did. I was his key advisor and my wife will attest to that. In a week we used to talk with him at least thrice,” Odinga said.
According to Raila, the late President Magufuli called him to Tanzania a few days after he was elected into office in 2015 for talks on how he could revamp the neighbouring country's economy.
He said he stayed there for a week helping him plan on how to run his government and revive the economy.
“He told me there was no money and I advised him to first seal off all corruption loopholes and soon after, there was enough money to make the economy to be steady,” he said.
The Opposition Chief maintained that Kenya's economy is ailing because of massive corruption.
He promised to ensure all loopholes are sealed so that the funds can be channelled to development projects.
Raila also pledged to ensure all Kenyans access basic health care services by facilitating them with NHIF coverage.
The ODM leader was accompanied by Migori senator Ochilo Ayacko, Migori Woman Representative Pamela Odhiambo, Suna West MP Peter, Uriri MP Mark Nyamita among others.
-Edited by Bosco Marita
