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Ruto assures mitumba traders of funds, vows to stop slum evictions

DP William Ruto addressing a section of leaders drawn from Kibra at his Karen residence during a past event. [DPPS]

United Democratic Alliance presidential candidate William Ruto has promised to stop forced evictions of slum residents and to protect mitumba traders.

Addressing a rally yesterday at Mukuru kwa Reuben, Dr Ruto said slum residents have a right to decent housing and should not be forcefully removed from their homes without being provided with alternative places to live.

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