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Addressing extreme inequality is a political responsibility

Less than 0.1 per cent of the population own more wealth than the bottom 99.9 per cent. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The extreme inequality the country is facing despite having recorded impressive economic growth since 2005 has a historical root.

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