Kenya’s former Prime minister, Raila Odinga who is now running for the country’s top position has pledged that he will re-open Kenya’s border with Somalia.
Raila said that the border will be opened to enable business flow between the two countries.
“We shall put in place all that is required to ensure operations at this border so that we can freely interact with our Somalia brothers,” he said.
The Azimio presidential candidate who was accompanied by his running mate Martha Karua and among other leaders promised to ensure security improves in Mandera and in the larger North Eastern Region.
Raila said he had stood with the region for decades noting that he has always meant good for Northeastern.
The former Prime minister said his government will focus on improving infrastructure in the region so as to open it up to the rest of the country.
He cited the ongoing construction of the Horn of Africa getaway project that cuts through Isiolo, Wajir ending up in Mandera through Elwak town.
Presidential candidate Raila Odinga has promised to re-open closed Kenya-Somalia boarder if elected on August 9.
