Ken is questioning Brandon about his motivations for wanting to help people who are struggling financially. Ken wants to understand Brandon's intentions and ensure that his help will be driven by empathy and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
Ken asks Brandon why he wants to help people who are struggling financially because it is important to understand the motivations behind someone's desire to help others.
By questioning Brandon's intentions, Ken is trying to gain insight into his reasons for wanting to help and to assess whether his help will be effective and sustainable.
Ken wants to ensure that Brandon's help is driven by empathy and a genuine desire to make a positive impact, rather than by any ulterior motives or misguided assumptions about poverty and assistance.