By Mary Mukabane.
Majority Leader Of National Assembly Hon. Kimani Ichungwah and The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) held a fundraiser to help buy a new bus for the owner of the matatu that was burnt during a past Azimio demonstrations.
Speaking during the event held in Nairobi, Ichungwah said Kenya Kwanza has vowed to improve the livelihood of all Kenyans and have decided to fully support the young man who lost his vehicle.
“I have come with our personal contributions from President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, myself and other party leaders and it will enable the young man to buy a new Matatu. We also call upon all Kenyans to support the government in it’s plans to improve the quality of lives of Kenyans. One of the ways the government will help Kenyans is by supporting the housing tax bill that will help the government get rid of the slums and provide decent and affordable housing for all Kenyans,” He said.
Also speaking at the event, the owner of the burnt Matatu Mr. Henry Mungai Muiruri said that he appreciates the efforts made by Hon. Ichungwah and The Matatu Owners Association in helping him get another Matatu since it will help him to continue taking care of his family.
“I would like to thank Kenya Kwanza and the Matatu Owners Association for coming together to help me recover my source of income. The contributions will help me buy a new Matatu and get back to my business,” he said.
Also speaking at the same event, M.O.A chairman for Nairobi, Christopher Muya said that the Association is doing everything possible to support and protect young entrepreneurs operating in the Matatu industry and vowed to help young Henry to get back on the road seamlessly.
“While we do our best to support Matatu business owners, we urge politicians and their supporters to carry out their demonstrations peacefully. Destruction of property and spoiling other people’s businesses is totally unacceptable. Let us all respect each other as Kenyans,” he said.
Other stakeholders that brought their contributions to the fundraiser event included KCB bank, Ummoinner Sacco, notable M.O.A leaders and members, friends and family.
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