Ruto Promises Commercial Sex Workers Sh1 Million Start-Up Capital

Another mundu wa nyumba not reading the article fully jumping into conclusions. Kwani what’s the purpose of commenting while not being partisan?

@ Asista, Iam well aware of who they are,and I emphathize with their situation.But prostitution is a crime in Kenya.Do you know that? Just like stealing is a crime. Obviously you have not paid attention to what I wrote. I said Ruto could have them employed by proven companies that want to expand,and he sudsidizes their pay.
You also left a very important factor in the equation -MEN.You ask these prostitutes if they would be happy if men did not patronize them.The men are your brothers, husbands,uncles,and boyfriends. What do you have to say to them?
Iam also mindful that,the matter of prostitution in any society is a very complicated one.I do not believe that their is any society that has totally gotten ride of it.Because some argue that their are pros and cons on both sides.Not only that. Some also argue that sugar dadies and sugar babies is prostitution.Some even go as far as saying that marriage is prostitution.So where do we draw the line on who to help? The street prostitutes?
True as you said, most prostitutes do what they do for survival.But they are not the only ones that need money for survival? Obviously we cannot encourage members of our society to commit crimes for survival.These women are breaking the law by selling sex.And of course the Johns are breaking the law for buying sex.
Now prostitution being illegal,thus with unregistered participants, how will Ruto's plan determine the bonifide prostitutes for the funding? How about those that will come after...
We need to confront prostitution on legal,and moral grounds.Particularly by shaming the Johns,and jailing them.Then once they are all jailed,and ashamed,then Ruto's plan can be put into effect to replaced income lost from the Johns.

@I hear your GG.But as much as I emphathize,I cannot forget or ignore the fact that Prostitution is illegal in Kenya.Some may argue that it is a victimless if both parties consent.Non the less its illegal.Right?
Ruto is a politician.He will send sound bites that are pleasant to the ears.How many promises to politicians make that the never fulfill.This promise is purely to garner points.If he really wanted to help this prostitutes,he could have done it long time ago.He does not have to wait till he becomes the president.
By the way, why you emphathize with the prostitutes, what is your take on the Johns?Are they helping the prostitutes...if so should they be encouraged? What say you.

Prostitution is illegal in Kenya. The way I look at it is this; If agoup of petty thieves( law breakers) gathered like these prostitutes did,according to your reasoning, Ruto should avail them the same opportunity-Right?Give them money for startup businesses.May be they should come out.They need help too to survive.

@ Ezzy,I guess on this one I flopped. Anyway, the problem I have with Ruto's proposal,morals,and ethics aside is that,it only addresses one side.As you know prostitution usually involves two participants. So long as the Johns side is not tackled, Ruto is not making adent.Those that start legal business with his support will be replaced by others to safisfy Johns' sexual drives.What say you?

@ Mundumugo,you go my point.And yes we know prostitution will continue even if laws are toughened.And as I commented elsewhere on this topic, rescuing the current crop of prostitutes will only give room to new ones.And who will fund of rescue them?In line with what you said-sex will always be in demand,some how.But also note that the sex that is illegal is the one where there is commercial transaction-something of value mainly cash for sex.Other sexual exchanges are shrouded in customs,traditions,and laws where sex is indirectly commercialized.But why do men pay for sex?Worse get in trouble for it.We see that all the time.
I conclude with the words of wisdom from one of the great minds,Arbert Einstein; A clever person solves a problem,a wise person avoids it.Women should learn to avoid prostitution.Dont ask me how Iam not that wise.What say you?