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AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Deputy President William Ruto yesterday said he was best suited to take over from President Uhuru Kenyatta so that he can continue with his legacy.<\/p>\n

Dr Ruto held a series of meeting in Uhuru\u2019s backyard of Kiambu on the day he was told to quit government.<\/p>\n

The DP continued to outline the Jubilee administration\u2019s achievement, rallying Uhuru\u2019s Mt Kenya region to back him when the president\u2019s term ends next year.<\/p>\n

The DP faulted the investment by government in big companies, saying it has resulted in enriching a few at the expense of millions of jobless Kenyans.<\/p>\n

He was defending his Hustler nation which has come under\u00a0sharp criticism\u00a0for sabotaging the President\u2019s legacy agenda, including the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I have said it\u2019s because I understand that hustler is a conversation for the struggling Kenyans to build the economy. I was a chicken seller but because God is faithful, I am the DP today. These small business can metamorphose to large business enterprises,\u201d said the DP<\/p>\n

He said the new economic path will usher in the empowerment of ordinary Kenyans struggling to make ends meet.<\/p>\n

Wealth creation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addressing wananchi at Gachie, Kihara and Wangige markets after leading various empowerment programmes in Kiambaa and Kabete constituencies, the DP said savings and credit co-operatives play an integral role in the creation of wealth and poverty alleviation in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue supporting and encouraging youth and women to combine efforts so as to inspire a saving culture and boost their return on investment,\u201d he said, as he officially opened the Karuri Commuter Services Sacco Energy office block in Banana, Kiambaa.<\/p>\n

He took a swipe at ODM leader Raila Odinga whom he accused of disrespecting the Hustler nation.<\/p>\n

Speaking when he led the empowerment of 30 boda boda saccos in Kiambaa at the Kawaida playgrounds, the DP also stressed the need to have cash in circulation, especially with a population\u00a0where majority are jobless.<\/p>\n

He weighed in on the Dynasty vs Hustler narrative, which he said was not setting up the rich against the poor.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will state here categorically that the Hustlers (jobless) need assistance to be empowered so that those already established cannot exploit them.<\/p>\n

So long as one is able to have cash in the pocket and food, it\u2019s okay,\u201d said the DP.<\/p>\n

He said next year, just like The National Government Constituency Development Fund, the Government will also set aside Sh100 million for every constituency to empower small business people.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut when I say so, someone will tell you the DP is just yapping. I am the DP now and am not mad, stupid and drank. I know what I am saying,\u201d said the DP, adding that it\u2019s achievable.<\/p>\n

He said they are determined to channel more resources to the millions of ordinary Kenyans at the base of the social pyramid so as to generate more wealth through enterprises.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new economic model anchored on Kazi Ni Kazi philosophy will help us fight poverty and drive the nation forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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