Kenya’s presidential contender Raila Odinga addresses youth leaders from Mount Kenya region on October 12, at the University of Nairobi Towers. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU
Kenya’s presidential contender Raila Odinga has added a social welfare plan to his campaign agenda, looking to counter Deputy President William Ruto’s populist ‘‘Hustler’’ narrative that is being used to grow his appeal among the economically struggling class.
In a move to endear himself to low-income earners and unemployed youth, Mr Odinga is promising monthly cash transfers of Ksh6,000 ($54) to vulnerable households, and a longer grace period for repayment of student loans.
