Here is Raila’s List of His New Kenyan Vision
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday, July 7, issued a statement with his beliefs on the future of Kenya.
The former Prime Minister who is yet to officially declare his candidacy in the upcoming 2020 general election, gave a highlight of what he believes Kenya needs most in order to progress.
According to Odinga, he imagined a Kenya with a firm foundation for the rule of law and efficient government structures.
Raila also said Kenya needs a firm judiciary that delivers fast, fair, and transparent justice.
Full list of Raila's beliefs.
- I imagine a country in which we begin with a firm foundation for the rule of law, resting on efficient government structures that can withstand all pressures.
- We ensure a fair, efficient, and transparent judiciary. Investors and citizens need assurance that when disputes arise, there will be a judiciary that will deliver fast, fair and transparent justice.
- We continuously fight against corruption. It must be zero tolerance for complacency. Zero tolerance for corruption.
- We invest in the prolonged stability of the nation.
- We do more to promote social cohesion out of our ethnic and religious diversity. A house divided cannot stand.
- We ensure massive investment in manpower development through universal access t the top-flight public education system. Trained manpower is the single most important factor determining whether we are competitive or not.
- We go for a rigorous application of meritocracy. Once we train our youth, they must be hired purely o the basis of merit.
- We pursue a low and transparent tax regime, backed by a clean and efficient public service running on a strong regulatory ad legal framework.
- We continue the vision of making Kenya a regional transport, communication, business, and diplomacy hub. With massive investment in air, maritime, rail, and road transportation, we will position Kenya as a natural hub for multinational businesses in Africa.
- We invest in higher-value-added industries and strong productivity instead of just consumption. Consumption of things we do no produce is not sustainable.
- Continue investing in food security and an efficient public primary healthcare system.
- We promote and finance innovativeness, entrepreneurship, teamwork, ad work ethic. Kenyans work hard, Hard work must be made to pay.
- We enhance ongoing social protection measures with subsistence allowance for urban and rural poor.
- End result: We make Kenya Africa's leading financial center; a logistics, shipping, and aviation hub; Africa's headquarter for global business, manufacturing, and diplomacy. Jobs come. Upward social mobility comes for all. I believe it's possible.