The sight of these hawkers should not irritate anybody, stop harassing them- DP Gachagua.
Speaking during the first anniversary of Hustler Fund, The deputy president called upon all county governments to stop harassing hawkers.
His remarks came in the midst of the crack down on city hawkers in Nairobi County and outlawing their roadside operations, especially within the Central business District (CBD).
DP Gachagua,”I encourage leaders in our counties, even here in Nairobi, that these hustlers are very important people and they should be given a chance to source their living and that of their children,When these hustlers are in their streets, they are not causing any trouble. They just sell their wares and go home.”
” I am calling on all elected leaders to love the hustlers as we did when we sought their votes. The sight of these hustlers should not irritate anybody. We should love them the way we loved them when they queued at the ballot,” he added.
He advised the county government not to give in to the external forces that seek to drive away these hustlers.
He stated,”Those people have their wealth, did not want us to be in power, but the hustlers stood with us. So, we are asking all leaders of the county to join hands with the national government to respect, love, and help the hustler nation, which is responsible for us being in the positions we occupy today.”
Notably, he expressed his optimism in Hustler fund and the positive effect it has brought to the people of Kenya.
He stated,” I am proud of the Hustler and how they have been doing so far. When you started this fund, there was a lot of talk about it, with some even saying that people will default on paying. But the hustlers have been true to their promise, borrowing and paying. They have been faithful and disciplined, and we encourage them.”
“We encourage them. We support them. They are the solution to Kenya’s economic challenges because they are hardworking, and if we hold their hand, they will come to solve the problems of our nation,” he added.
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