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Choose leaders with manifesto that can deliver economic prosperity

Voters ought to reflect and have a robust debate on which policy mix will usher in the 'Kenyan Dream'. [iStockphoto]

In many ways, the build-up to the general election has been different from previous years. Economic issues have taken centre-stage and all political formations project themselves as agents of economic liberation.

The question that begs an answer is; do the manifestos unveiled contain practical steps that will guide the country to harness its natural factors of production to generate wealth and prosperity? Or do they simply contain hollow proposals that will steer the country deeper into debt and unemployment?

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