A carpenter from Molo, Nakuru County, began his 168 -Kilometres journey to Nairobi County to honour Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, January 14, the man who was full of hopes explained how his mission was motivated after learning that Gachgaua lived in Nyeri County.
He explained how being a staunch Christian would help him gain favor before the DP.
“I always hear that our DP lives in Mathira. I am beginning my journey to Nyeri and I have high hopes that I will find him at his home. I trust God I will find him there,” he stated.
If his Nyeri’s mission failed, he made it clear that he would continue with the journey to Nairobi.
“If I fail to, I will continue with my journey to Nairobi to give him this seat. I know I will get a chance to talk with him,” he noted.
In a video seen by Kenyans.co.ke, he was seen carrying the seat on his back tied with a piece of cloth.
Visible wordings were also printed on the seat stating that the DP would use it for two terms.
“Our beloved deputy president, Rigathi Gachgaua, 2022-2032,” the message read.
He added that he was awarding Gachagua because the current government had fulfilled its promises of standing with the hustlers.
Though the Hustler Fund launched by President William Ruto was not enough, he noted that it was a good beginning as he had seen his business benefit from it.
“We have been patient since our leaders promised to stand with us which we have witnessed through hustler fund. We have benefited from the fund even if it is viewed as a small amount, it's a matter of time before we make it since the leaders are now supporting the hustlers.
We began this business of making seats in 2021 and we had to be patient after they promised to support us,’ he added.
Kenyans have so far borrowed Ksh14 billion from the Hustler Fund kitty two months after its launch. President Ruto announced the Hustler Fund will increase credit limits on January 30, 2023.
Gachagua urged Kenyans to repay the money borrowed from the Hustler Fund, advising them against listening to lawmakers who advocate for credit defaults.
