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Real hustler crawls away dejected as Ruto dishes out Nyota millions

Margaret Ajema, 30, who is physically challenged crawls her way out of Gusii Stadium after missing out on the Nyota Fund disbursement that was being issued by President William Ruto. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard]

At Gusii Stadium, President William Ruto listened  to moving testimonies of hardship, resilience and hope as beneficiaries of the Nyota Business Start-up Fund shared how the initiative would help them rise above poverty.

Yet one story went unheard, despite its owner desperately trying to reach him. Margaret Ajema, a young woman living with a severe disability, was silenced by presidential security and prevented from approaching the dais.

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