UDA rewards lobbyists who campaigned for Ruto in Nairobi

UDA has moved to financially empower lobbyists that campaigned for President William Ruto in Nairobi ahead of the August 9, 2022 elections.

Secretary General Cleophas Malalah announced on Monday that some 20 groups will receive funds to start businesses.

Addressing the groups at party offices, Malalah assured the members that the President had not forgotten them after ascending to power.

"It is important that we return the favour. I am aware that most of you were getting bitter with the government because you have not gotten what you expected," he said.

He announced that the project will be rolled out in other parts of the country in due course.

"I know that if we do not manage your anger, we will have problems in our party," he added.

He explained that the lobbyists will be required to register companies to get the funds.

"Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja has offered to pay registration fees for all the 20 companies. He has also committed to give contracts to the groups," he said.

Malalah noted that the party has also brought on board commercial banks and State Department for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises.

"We will give you some money, a few million shillings, and get you contracts and after getting paid, you proceed on your own. We will provide the initial capital," he added.

Malalah said the President has tried to absorb, as much as he can, those who campaigned for him.

"Let us not complain about being forgotten. Let's be solution-oriented," he urged.

Present at the event were UDA MCAs and party officials from Nairobi.