ODM flag bearer Raila Odinga has promised to cancel student debts owed to the government by the Kenyan youth, should he ascend to the presidency in 2022.

Speaking at a stopover rally during his tour of Nairobi County, stated that he will lead the nation to a journey of economic recovery, a journey he has termed as the third liberation.


“I fought for the freedom of this country, I made sure that we have a new constitution in place and after winning the presidency come next year ill make sure we have a stable environment for every Kenyan to do business,” he stated.

He stated that low-income Kenyans will get loans from his government that will enable them to run their own businesses. 

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Similarly, Odinga has said that he will ensure Youth are equipped with skills that can earn them job opportunities in different fields.

“I will ensure the youth are equipped with skills that can earn them job opportunities in different fields. We will also scrap off student loan debts owed to the government," he said.


He added that his government will ensure that those doing businesses get access to the market after reducing taxes.

“I will also ensure that those doing businesses get seamless access to markets as we lessen the taxes charged on their goods," he said.


Odinga has been traversing Nairobi County in a bit to urge his supporters to register as voters in the ongoing mass voter registration.