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Azimio la Umoja presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga and his team addressing a rally at Misikhu market at Webuye East, Bungoma county on May 29, 2022. [Benjamin Sakwa,  Standard]

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party flag bearer Raila Odinga has promised to revive factories in the western region and build one in each county.

Speaking yesterday at a rally in Misikhu, Bungoma County, Mr Odinga said he would build a one-stop border shop at the Malaba-Uganda border to promote cross-boundary business and benefit youth and locals.

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