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Raila Odinga's plan to revive textile industry divides opinion

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s plan to revive the textile industry by limiting importation of second-hand clothes has kicked up a storm.

During the launch of his manifesto in Nairobi on Monday, Raila promised to promote cotton growing and revive textile factories, suggesting the industry collapsed due to importation of mitumba clothes.

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