Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetang’ula has urged the government to cushion Kenyan traders from the devastations of coronavirus. Wetang’ula said the virus has hurt businesses that rely on exported or imported products following the cancellation of many flights globally. The Bungoma senator cautioned that most traders could face bankruptcy and their businesses could collapse if no measures are put in place to protect them. "I'm asking President Uhuru Kenyatta, as the country goes to the next budget cycle, to take austerity measures to cushion traders from possible collapse and bankruptcy," he said. Wetang'ula appealed to the government to set aside a substantial amount of money to cushion small-scale traders and some crucial companies that depend on Chinese products.

Source: The Star March 09, 2020 18:56 UTC