Speaking after a two-day retreat with Coast leaders and professionals, Dr Ruto said if elected president, he would reduce the country’s debt burden. Borrowing is threatening our nation,” said Ruto after receiving an 18-point economic blueprint from coastal leaders. Take a surveyYesterday, a section of Coast leaders tabled 18-wish list of demands they said would form the basis of the charter or covenant between the region and the DP. The economic plan dubbed, The Coast Regeneration Plan, touch on revival of collapsed factories, blue economy, value-additions, special economic zones, tourism and agriculture. The DP said the economic plan was not final as it would be subjected to public participation.

Source: Standard Digital May 23, 2021 05:48 UTC