Editor's Review

  • The sex workers had appealed to the DP Ruto to speed up the Hustlers Empowerment Fund that will enable them pursue more respectful careers and business ventures.

Deputy President William Ruto on Monday said that he will give KSh1 million to Mtito Andei Sex Workers if they open a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (Sacco).

Speaking in Mtito, the DP who was responding to calls by the sex workers asked them to plan and form the Sacco.

He went on to say that after they form it, he will give them a one off sum of KSh1 million as start-up Capital, which they will use to start legitimate businesses.

The sex workers had appealed to the DP Ruto to speed up the Hustlers Empowerment Fund that will enable them pursue more respectful careers and business ventures.

(DP William Ruto)

The second in command said he will closely monitor the progress of the Sacco to ensure their new businesses grow.

DP Ruto was in the Eastern region where he drummed up support for his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

He also popularized his bottom up economic model, insisting that it will help empower small businesses, farmers and SMEs who are currently suffering.