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Raila promises to push for end of oppression, high taxation

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Azimio Leader Raila Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo during the official launch of the annual Migwena Sports and Cultural Festival in Siaya County on December 30, 2023. [Courtesy, Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has vowed to organise Kenyans to liberate themselves from oppression and exploitation in 2024.

In his New Year message, Raila said the year 2023 has ended with difficulties just as it had started and Kenyans were distressed by what he described as the highest cost of living and levels of taxation never witnessed in 60 years.

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