Thika Member of Parliament Alice Ng’ang’a has urged traders in the constituency to apply for loans and expand their businesses.
Speaking to a section of traders in Thika Town on Sunday, Ng’ang’a said small scale traders can apply for loans from the government to grow their businesses.
The MP said small scale traders contribute largely to the county’s economic development, adding that the government is giving out loans, and it is important for the traders to apply for them.
“Small scale traders should feel free to apply for loans and grants from the government and other institutions so as to grow their business,” she said.
The MP said the constituency will be able to realise development if locals engage in business.
She said the constituency has a good environment for business, adding that traders should seek to work with the government in order to grow socio-economically.
Ng’ang’a also urged marginalised groups including youth, to also apply for government funds and start businesses of their choice. She said the government is providing various opportunities for the marginalised groups so as to boost the economy.
“We have in place so many opportunities which marginalised groups need to take advantage of so as to grow,” she said.
The MP assured traders that she will push for their interests and welfare, adding that plans are under way to renovate all markets in the constituency, with the aim of creating a conducive environment for business.