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Good news for Mtito-a-Ndei sex workers as DP Ruto pledges Sh1m

By Mireri Junior | 4yrs ago

Deputy President addresses a campaign rally in Makueni on October 25. [Courtesy]

Deputy President William Ruto has pledged to give Mtito Andei commercial sex workers Sh1 million.

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