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As promised, Hustler Fund should be free and not a loan

Their major challenge is access to capital for start-ups or expansion. And to address this, Mr Ruto pledged in his campaigns to set up a Hustlers Fund.

Will the funds be provided to the hustlers for free? During the campaigns, that was the pledge. However, in recent weeks, the President has stated that it will be a loan with nearly 10 per cent interest, to be accessed through digital platforms and that there would no free money.