President Ruto addressed the controversy surrounding the cost of his recent trip to the United States, clarifying that the chartered jet cost the Republic of Kenya less than Ksh.10 million. Ruto emphasized his responsibility as a steward, refuting claims that the trip cost Ksh.200 million. He disclosed that the trip was partially funded by 'friends of Kenya,' who helped secure the plane at a lower cost. Ruto reiterated his commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency in government spending, stating, 'I am not a mad man,' and that the 'debate must end.' He mentioned considering booking with Kenya Airways (KQ) before friends offered assistance.
President Ruto: "When I was told the cheapest plane was 70M, I told my office to go book KQ..Some friends told me, 'How much do u want to pay?'. I said, 'I'm not ready to pay more than 20M" They said, 'Bring 10M & we will give you the plane'" Which rich friends are these? đź‘€ https://t.co/jlbbn4plJJ
Ruto: 'Friends of Kenya' paid for my jet to the US, it only cost Kenya Sh10m https://t.co/OmraHIbRub https://t.co/Dzw3nXuVGu
President Ruto says his chartered jet for US trip cost taxpayer less than Sh10m https://t.co/ryhDGWeus6
Look at me Kenyans...I'm not a mad man! I spent Ksh.10M on private jet to US - Ruto https://t.co/vsZtwirjgK
President Ruto: My plane to the United States cost less than Ksh.10 million. There is no way I can spend Ksh.200 million. I am a responsible steward. I am not a mad man. I must lead from the front and that debate must end https://t.co/udnzNVhNRa
When I saw the debate in Kenya as to how I travelled to the US and there was all manner of figures…this one must have cost Sh200m…I am a very responsible steward. There is no way I can spend Sh200m. In fact, let me disclose here, it cost the Republic of Kenya less than Sh10m:… https://t.co/NMCmM3DGAL
Ruto: My jet to US was paid for by 'friends of Kenya' https://t.co/1LGlZqHnyp https://t.co/xTSzDfevWT
When I saw the debate in Kenya as to how I travelled to the US and there was all manner of figures…this one must have cost Sh200m…I am a very responsible steward. There is no way I can spend Sh200m. In fact, let me disclose here, it cost the Republic of Kenya less that Sh10m:… https://t.co/c55pnNhTS1