A team of businesspeople from Githurai, Nairobi County, have called out Deputy President, William Ruto, for pledging Ksh2 million to the business community and failing to deliver.
The group who spoke to journalists on Friday, January 7, claimed they were mobilized to attend the Deputy President's meeting where he sold his hustler narrative and presidential ambitions.
During the meeting, the DP promised that he would give the Githurai businesspeople Ksh2 million, which would be handed to the leaders and they would later distribute the money or invest in a money generating project.
According to the leaders, they were told to wait for a week and the money would be deposited to them. The transport sector was to receive Ksh1 million and the market sector would get Ksh1 million as per the agreement reached with DP Ruto.
The leaders stated they were mobilized by Nominated Senator, Isaac Mwaura, and taken to the DP's residence in Karen.
They further revealed that they were being harassed by the business people, who accuse them of receiving the money and only sharing it amongst themselves.
However, they refuted the claims and told the press that they had resolved to call a presser and challenge Ruto to intervene and explain where the money was.
"We want everyone from Githurai Business Community to understand what has happened. Nominated Senator Mwaura was the one in charge of the delegation. He came picked people here and took them to Karen. The DP promised Ksh2 million to the business community.
"I have tried getting to him because down here on the ground it has been very difficult to us leaders because everybody keeps saying we were given the money and shared it amongst ourselves. Others are accusing us of getting wheelbarrows and selling them," the leaders stated.
They also called the integrity of leaders to question, noting that they should not make pledges they know they will not fulfill.
"We never got that money and it is very wrong for a leader to make promises that they don't intend to fulfill. These are the same leaders who want to be elected and lead this country but they can't honor their words. If they can't do the small things, will they handle the big responsibilities for the whole of Kenya?" They posed.
In the last year, cash donations by Ruto have not only caused excitement among crowds attending his rallies but have also led to clashes and accusations among business groups and their local leaders.
