On Thursday, December 1, Kenyan newspapers reported extensively on the launch of the highly anticipated Hustler Fund by President William Ruto. Daily NationThe daily reported that Kenyans made some 600 borrowing requests per second on Wednesday, November 30, shortly after the government unveiled the USSD code for the disbursement of Hustler Fund loans. The head of state launched the much-awaited Hustler Fund, which was part of his key campaign promises. With the digital platform going live, millions of Kenyans were able to register, check their loan limits and apply for loans. The StandardThe daily reported that more than 15,000 street persons in Nairobi would be flushed out in an attempt to restore sanity in the city.

Source: Daily Nation December 01, 2022 09:32 UTC