Azimio vs Kenya Kwanza: The War over the Economy

The Azimio la Umoja coalition, led by Raila Odinga, is proposing a "bottom-up" approach that would focus on investing in infrastructure and social services in poor and rural areas. The Kenya Kwanza coalition, led by William Ruto, is proposing a "trickle-down" approach that would focus on cutting taxes and regulations for businesses.

The two coalitions have been trading barbs over their economic plans, with Azimio accusing Kenya Kwanza of favoring the rich and Kenya Kwanza accusing Azimio of being too focused on handouts. The war of words has spilled over into the media, with each coalition accusing the other of lying about its economic plans.

The stakes are high in this battle over the economy. The next government will inherit a country that is facing a number of economic challenges, including high unemployment, rising inequality, and a growing debt burden. The way in which the next government addresses these challenges will have a major impact on the lives of Kenyans.

Individuals involved:

• Raila Odinga: The leader of the Azimio la Umoja coalition and the former Prime Minister of Kenya. Odinga has been critical of Kenya Kwanza's economic plans, arguing that they would benefit the rich at the expense of the poor.
  
• William Ruto: The leader of the Kenya Kwanza coalition and the Deputy President of Kenya. Ruto has been critical of Azimio's economic plans, arguing that they would be too expensive and would not lead to sustainable growth.
  
• David Ndii: A leading economist and strategist for the Azimio la Umoja coalition. Ndii has been a vocal critic of Kenya Kwanza's economic plans, arguing that they would lead to a "trickle-down recession."
  
• Hussein Mohamed: A leading economist and strategist for the Kenya Kwanza coalition. Mohamed has been a vocal critic of Azimio's economic plans, arguing that they would lead to a "failed state."
  

The war over the economy is likely to be a key issue in the upcoming election. The way in which the two coalitions frame the debate will have a major impact on how voters view their economic plans.