Hustling may have lost its lustre, but the spirit lives on

Traders hawk Maasai traditional regalia in Kisii town on March 21, 2023. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

In my view, hustling lost its lustre and mojo this year.

Previously, hustling was a respectable term that signified resilience, toughness, pride and self-reliance.

"I am hustling" was a byword for someone making enough money to take care of their family and possibly save a little. That was before the political elite appropriated the term and rode on it to power.