Raila Odinga has said Aid from the developed countries will not help Africa rise from poverty.
Speaking at the Harvard Institute of Politics on Wednesday, he said it is time Africans drive poverty away from their ranks.
“Aid will not develop Africa. Africa has continued to depend on aid. Money has been poured into a bottomless pit without much to show for it,” Raila said.
He said Africa needs to break the vicious cycle of poverty.
“Investment is the most important, then trade. We must begin with domestic investment. We should not start by saying we are poor,” Raila said.
The Cord leader said borrowing has made it difficult for countries to move on.
“Africa’s future generations have to pay the debts that have been incurred. A child born today inherits thousands and thousands of dollars borrowed,” he said.