- Contest between those wanting to amend the Constitution to create more government posts and those who want to restore economy.
- The 2022 polls hinge on the country’s economic revival and leaders are coming up with approaches to uplift livelihoods.
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Deputy President William Ruto has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of being hypocritical in his election pledges.
Speaking in Vitengeni in Ganze constituency, Kilifi county, Ruto said the 2022 contest would be between those who want to amend the constitution to create more positions in government and those who want to restore the economy.
The Deputy President asked Kenyans to reject hypocritical leaders as their only concern is themselves.
“Our children have gone to school but they have no jobs. They are the people who need to be given priority and not politicians. Farmers and traders are also the people who should be considered first,” he added.
Ruto claimed that Raila was among leaders who had no problems with a revenue sharing plan that would have seen reduced allocations to Kilifi county.
“I rejected that plan . The person who wanted it was him. When he comes here, ask him that question. Ask him how he expected you to develop when allocations to your county are reduced,” The Deputy President said.
The 2022 polls have been hinged on the country’s economic revival and leaders are coming up with approaches to uplift livelihoods.
Raila sparked debate when he pledged a Sh6,000 monthly stipend to eight million people should he win the presidency.
The ODM leader said the creation of a social welfare state will facilitate the disbursement of the Sh6,000 to help unemployed Kenyans survive.
He has promised to ensure the youth have access to public jobs and tenders if he wins.
He also promised to put in place a conducive environment for innovators and entrepreneurs to thrive.
The former Prime Minister has further pledged to fully implement the policy of awarding the youth 30 per cent of government tenders and appoint at least four youths to the Cabinet and other top government offices.
ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi has has accused Raila of making unrealistic promises to hoodwink voters ahead of the general election.
Mudavadi said some leaders had resorted to populist politics as opposed to advancing their realistic agenda for the nation.
Mudavadi in particular took issue with Raila's promise to unemployed Kenyan youths.
(Edited by V. Graham)