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Raila to discuss Mount Kenya’s economy with business forum

ODM leader Raila Odinga with Mt. Kenya Governors, from left, James Nyoro (Kiambu), Lee Kinyanjui (Nakuru), Ndiritu Muriithi (Laikipia), and Francis Kimemia (Nyandarua). [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

ODM leader Raila Odinga will today meet influential figures under Mount Kenya Foundation (MKF) to discuss the region’s economic empowerment. 

The foundation brings together a group of wealthy Central Kenya businessmen, who have in the past influenced elections in successive regimes. According to the meeting follows a decision by the populous region to back the former premier.

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