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Hustlers' government came up then left hustlers on budget day

A vegggetable and fruits vendor Wakulima Market in Nyeri town expresses her views on President William Ruto's hustler budget. [File, Standard]

Government of the hustler, by the hustler, for the hustler has perished from the earth. Yet the election results and the Supreme Court's confirmation keep being brought up as proof of its existence.

It is significant that this reiteration is not by those in power. They would not rely on so flimsy a pair of bases. It is being repeated by their friends.

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