Raila Odinga, the Azimio presidential candidate, has stated that if elected in August, he will not prohibit the importation and sale of mitumba clothing in the country.
Raila, who met with stakeholders in the mitumba industry on Friday, stated that there is no cause for concern.
He added that his efforts to give mitumba traders first priority in the sale of locally made clothing do not imply that he intends to abandon the business.
“Azimio government will work with traders to ensure the cartels that thrive in the market through the back door are dealt with,” Raila said.
The traders told the former Prime minister that they depend on mitumba for their livelihood and those of their families, hence fearing what would happen if it were banned.
Raila stated that his government will cancel all titles deeds on Gikomba land being held by private individuals and restore the market back to the traders.
