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<\/div>\nAzimio la Umoja One Kenya presidential contender Raila Odinga took his campaigns to Trans Nzoia County, promising the local farming community subsidies on farm inputs if elected in the August 9 polls.\n<\/p>\n
Raila pledged to ensure farm inputs such as fertilizer and seeds are affordable and accessible to enable farmers to increase production and boost the country\u2019s food security.\n<\/p>\n
Addressing a rally in Kiminini, he noted that agriculture is subsidised worldwide as large populations depend on it for food and income, adding his administration will provide incentives to boost production. <\/p>\n
\u201cAll over the world, agriculture has been subsidised. I will ensure that farm inputs such as fertilizer and seeds are available, accessible and affordable for farmers to enjoy maximum returns,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
To boost the economy, the ODM leader said he will bring down high operational costs in the agriculture sector noting that growers have for long been left demoralized.<\/p>\n
KEEP READING<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\nHe said he will introduce a health scheme known as Baba Care, where citizens of certain age brackets will be able to access health services with the government paying for the poor.\n<\/p>\n
To make health services accessible and affordable, the former premier said level six referral hospitals will be established in all the 47 counties and level five facilities in sub-counties.\n<\/p>\n
To scale down unemployment, he promised to create interest-free business loans for youth and single mothers payable after seven years. <\/p>\n
Raila was accompanied by Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, former cabinet minister Noah Wekesa, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and Trans-Nzoia governor seat aspirant George Natembeya.\n<\/p>\n
Dr Wekesa lauded the Handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila, saying it promoted stability and development in the country.\n<\/p>\n
He said the handshake meant well for Kenyans and the country.\n<\/p>\n
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