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February 9, 2026
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Ruto's tokenism targets payslip holders in populist ploy

Ruto's tokenism targets payslip holders in populist ploy

Default rates in all funding programmes touted as drivers for financial inclusion have been found to be extremely high, raising questions on their viability and their real intentions...

✨ Key Highlights

A recent article questions whether President William Ruto's empowerment forums, such as Nyota Yangu and the Hustler Fund, are genuine initiatives or merely political ploys for the 2027 presidential election.

  • The article suggests these programs primarily target payslip holders rather than the broader population.
  • President William Ruto addressed Malindi residents on February 5, 2026, regarding these initiatives.
  • The Hustler Fund is mentioned as a previously prominent, now less active, initiative.

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