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Raila intensifies calls for national vote, says it will strengthen counties

Migori Senator Wilfred Machage (left) with Cord leader Raila Odinga and Migori Governor Okoth Obado during a rally at the Kehancha Cereals grounds in Kuria West. (Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leader Raila Odinga has continued with calls for a referendum, saying it is the only way the living standards of Kenyans can improve.

The former premier said a national vote would increase funds to the grass-roots and increase opportunities for the youth currently wallowing in unemployment.

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