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William Ruto: “It is imprudent for any government to export raw materials, create jobs and value in other countries while we have a big…”

On the recordSeptember 11, 2026
It is imprudent for any government to export raw materials, create jobs and value in other countries while we have a big population of young people who need jobs.
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William Ruto
United Democratic Alliance

Editor's note · Context

Critique of current export practices for raw materials.

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