AZIMIO MANIFESTO

Our work will be to improve on Uhuru's gains — Karua

She said the Azimio intends to contain the rising debt ceiling by restructuring the financial sector.

In Summary

•The Raila-led government plans to build up on and improve on the gains made by the exiting government. 

•According to Karua,  Africa suffers from a retrogressive mindset of starting afresh, instead of advancing existing accomplishments. 

Azimio la Umoja presidential running mate Martha Karua led the coalition's campaigns through Laikipia County on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Azimio la Umoja presidential running mate Martha Karua led the coalition's campaigns through Laikipia County on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Image: Martha Karua/Twitter

Azimio running mate Martha Karua said that their government will continue to work on the projects started by the current government.

Speaking in an interview on Citizen TV after the launch of their manifesto on Monday, she described it as administrative continuity in the government.

She argued that any project a government has invested in used the country's hard-earned money, and so, it should be completed even after President Uhuru Kenyatta's term ends.

"We have to prioritize and see how to carry along ongoing projects while fulfilling our commitments to Kenyans," Karua said.

"The Raila Odinga-led government plans to build up and improve on the gains made by the existing government."

According to Karua,  Africa suffers from a retrogressive mindset of starting afresh, instead of advancing existing accomplishments. 

During the manifesto launch, Raila said his government will reinvigorate and ensure the actualization of Vision 2030 by improving on gains made by the current government. 

Karua added that the Azimio government, however, intends to contain the rising debt ceiling by restructuring the financial sector.

"Debt is not bad, but the first step is efficiency to use what we have,” she said.

Karua also touched on how they will weed out corruption in the country. She said fighting corruption will increase efficiency. 

"We will start with restructuring, and seal the blockages. We will ensure funds allocated in projects are used optimally, efficiently and for the intended purpose and not ending up with a few billionaires," Karua said.

Karua added that the strategy that succeeds in fighting corruption is one that calls upon the will of a majority of its people.

"We hope to inspire Kenyans to walk with us to fight corruption."

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga on Monday unveiled his 10 commandments, promising to jumpstart the economy within his first 100 days.

Speaking during a colourful evening event at Nyayo Stadium, he also pledged to reduce the cost of living as soon as possible and deliver double-digit growth in the future.

He emphasised a more compassionate Kenya.

In issuing his manifesto, the former Prime Minister also pledged to transfer Sh6,000 a month to needy families in his first 100 days.


WATCH: The latest videos from the Star
WATCH: The latest videos from the Star