President William Ruto has faced criticism for defending his choice to charter a private jet to the United States, claiming it was a more cost-effective option than flying with Kenya Airways. Azimio leaders have accused Ruto of increasing taxes while spending lavishly. Eugene Wamalwa has condemned Ruto's actions, calling them insensitive and urging accountability. The cost comparison between the private jet and KQ flights has sparked debate, with varying estimates being discussed.
Wamalwa slams President Ruto for hiring private jet amid rising taxes https://t.co/7Tj9G7zgxY
President William Ruto has defended his decision to charter a private jet to the United States of America, insisting that it was the cheapest option. https://t.co/31cER4m26C
Ruto says using private jet to US prudent choice https://t.co/4fiRLvcoEW
We made a few basic assumptions and then calculations which show if the government had booked ALL the seats in an entire KQ plane to Atlanta, it would have paid between $0.6M and $1M. This is for a Boeing 787-800 with ~30 business & ~204 economy seats https://t.co/OsIO2KeCgV https://t.co/CIxeJioo6i
Wamalwa slams President Ruto for hiring private jet amid rising taxes https://t.co/7Tj9G7zOnw
Eugene Wamalwa: I also believe for Zakayo and his punitive taxes, his day is coming when Kenyans are going to say enough is enough. Our constitution says we are all equal before the law, we cannot have a law for the poor in Mathare and other slum areas then we have a law for the… https://t.co/OwBROAN13V
Eugene Wamalwa: This government is totally insensitive, it is not listening to the cries of Kenyans. The only solution we have now and as Azimio we are telling Kenyans if you would like to see one day taxes go down as they did in the days of Mwai Kibaki, then this Zakayo… https://t.co/EptHSBPswZ
Eugene Wamalwa on Ruto’s luxurious trip to the US: It is ridiculous, it is preaching water and drinking wine. You cannot say we don’t have money to pay for this, then the taxes you keep raising you are spending these taxes in a luxurious way. What is so special about William Ruto… https://t.co/bGYHEqVyxF
Uproar Over Cost Of Ruto U.S Trip Leaders allied to Azimio want President Ruto to tell the nation how the private jet he used to travel to the United States is cheaper than using a chartered KQ flight. #NTVWeekendEdition @zeynabIsmail https://t.co/tTYxOH6HWS
Azimio: Reject Finance Bill! Azimio leaders want MPs to reject Finance Bill 2024 Azimio leaders accuse Pres. Ruto of increasing taxes Kalonzo: We want Azimio MPs to vote no Wamalwa: We are going to call for mass protests #CitizenSundayLive @KoinangeJeff https://t.co/J8p0HGbiTQ
Ruto Defends Luxury Jet: President says cost of jet cheaper than Kenya Airways President Ruto hired an A6-RJU Royal Jet President fails to disclose cost of hiring jet The US denied footing Pres. Ruto’s cost of travel Azimio leaders demand accountability on U.S trip… https://t.co/JfYBnW4xuE
So why not take this chance to share the actual, real cost of the flights? CC: @Kilavuka @WilliamsRuto https://t.co/5XKifAdPlo
Ruto defends Ksh.200 million cost for luxury jet on USA State Visit https://t.co/GoYKnDnQxD
One thing President Ruto's comment should hopefully provoke is a discussion on the burden of regulatory charges & taxes on the cost of air travel in Kenya & Africa in general. 2 years ago I had this chat with the KQ CEO, just why is the airline quite expensive & beyond reach… https://t.co/SJvpwc6goS https://t.co/A89R3E5H2A
President Ruto defends hiring a plane to the US; says it is cheaper to travel to America on a chartered jet than on a Kenya Airways plane. https://t.co/LI7Gr6n53x
I have noted concerns on my mode of transport to USA. As a responsible steward of public resources and in keeping with my determination for us to live within our means and that I should lead from the front in so doing, the cost was less than travelling on KQ – President William… https://t.co/Qb9nD16elL
Obviously, the calculations provided offer a rough estimate and serve as a guide. The precise details would need to be obtained from the government on the comparative costs of the jet and KQ flight. Might be worthwhile for YOU to petition the government on this. 🙏 https://t.co/lKMjLf6H79
A KQ return Business class ticket to Atalanta for 2 weeks from now on KQ costs like 650k. Say the President took 50 people on this trip. That would be KES 32.5M. Still less than half the cost of the KES 71M estimated by @Eastleighvoice for the jet for the same trip. 👀 https://t.co/R0XUdqPRgt https://t.co/DEMFCkDOjq
KQ being thrown under the bus on how much it charges for travel 👀 Wouldn't mind an actual breakdown on costs comparing the private jet vs. KQ 🙏 Cc: @WilliamsRuto @KenyaAirways @Kilavuka https://t.co/53Hphr0NlH
My private jet to USA was cheaper than travelling on KQ – Ruto https://t.co/uOUmD0w078
FellowKenyans, I have noted concerns on my mode of transport to USA. As a responsible steward of public resources and in keeping with my determination for us to live within our means and that I should lead from the front in so doing, the cost was less than travelling on KQ.
Kalonzo: Reject Finance Bill Azimio leaders want MPs to reject Finance Bill 2024. Azimio accuse President Ruto of increasing taxes on Kenyans Kalonzo Musyoka: We want Azimio MPs to vote no Eugene Wamalwa: We are going to call for mass protests #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/SNZObzgX2q