President William Ruto has defended his decision to charter a luxury private jet for his recent state visit to the United States, asserting that it was a cost-effective choice. Ruto stated that the chartered A6-RJU Royal Jet cost the Kenyan taxpayer less than Ksh.10 million, significantly lower than the estimated Ksh.200 million for a Kenya Airways flight. He revealed that 'friends of Kenya,' including the UAE Government, helped cover the cost, making it the most economical option. This explanation comes amid criticism from Azimio leaders who have demanded greater transparency and accountability regarding the expenses of the trip.
President William Ruto now says his chartered jet for the recent US trip cost taxpayers less than Sh10 million after some "friends of Kenya" co-sponsored the trip when he offered to travel on Kenya Airways. https://t.co/OmraHIbRub https://t.co/NdSGzeVyeU
Earlier in the day President William Ruto had disclosed that the chartered jet for the recent US trip cost taxpayers less than Sh10 million after some "friends of Kenya" co-sponsored the trip when he offered to travel on Kenya Airways. https://t.co/kaOqYOT6oH
Hustler’s Jet Season II President Ruto says his just concluded state visit to the US cost the country less sh10m disclosing that the rest of the amount was funded by his friends. @DuncanKhaemba #NTVTonight https://t.co/NRWgTZY70q
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'Friends' Flew Ruto To USA: President Ruto says the private jet to US cost Ksh 10M Ruto: Friends helped pay for the private jet President says he would not waste taxpayers’ money Ruto: I had opted for Kenya Airways, which was more costly State House has revealed UAE offered… https://t.co/AINIw8JOVT
State House explains Ruto's Ksh.10M private jet arrangement with 'Friends' https://t.co/FU21yjzFFe
State House says UAE offered Ruto the chartered jet he used on US trip at less than Sh10m; terms it most efficient, economical means. https://t.co/1hP3EH9Y92 https://t.co/FGV9Zzo2pB
Kenya president clarifies the cost of his recent state visit to the US, saying the trip cost Kenya tax payers roughly less than $80K. @WilliamsRuto was forced to make the statement after reports suggested the expenses were exorbitant https://t.co/XLmAu4bXXu
STATE HOUSE says UAE Government offered Ruto the chartered jet he used on US trip at less than Sh10m; Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed terms it most efficient, economical means. https://t.co/Z5HYgdxECj
From State House on the jet: "the cost of the jet he traveled in for...the US State Visit was offered by friends of Kenya at a relatively low cost. In this specific case, the UAE Government offered the aircraft at less than KES 10M..the President continues to lead from the front… https://t.co/RKtXqRaeD3 https://t.co/KYcbCBXQqb
President Ruto now says his chartered jet for the recent US trip cost taxpayers less than Sh10 million after some "friends of Kenya" co-sponsored the trip when he offered to travel on Kenya Airways. https://t.co/1LGlZqHVnX
Praying For The Nation: President Ruto leads Kenyans in National Prayer Breakfast Ruto emphasized importance of unity among Kenyans Ruto: I ask all of us to have courage to do the right thing This year’s National Prayer Breakfast theme was ‘hope’ #CitizenBriefs… https://t.co/n8xhBZrWQf
Ruto: U.S Trip Plane Cost Ksh10M Ruto says private jet for recent U.S trip cost Ksh10M Ruto says ‘Friends of Kenya’ co-sponsored his trip Ruto: Let me disclose that it cost us less than Ksh10M Ruto: There’s no way I can use Ksh 200M, I am not a madman #CitizenBriefs… https://t.co/oJRARN78dn
"Hello friends, the jet costs kedo 70M. I only have 20M mwisho kabisa. Naona, I take Kenya Airways and the way it's uncomfortable yaani. Ama mnaonaje my friends?" https://t.co/WSncCjUsP0 https://t.co/KYcbCBXQqb
"Hello friends, the jet costs kedo 70M. I only have 20M mwisho kabisa. Naona, I take Kenya Airway and the way it's uncomfortable yaani. Ama mnaonaje?" https://t.co/7X2RVyiKVR https://t.co/KYcbCBXQqb
Friends helped pay for private jet - Kenya leader https://t.co/bXHmJMM2Qr
President Ruto says the private jet he used for his US trip cost the Kenyan taxpayer less than Sh10m, says he is not a 'mad man' to pay Sh200m https://t.co/IZPv0S3cDk
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? 👀 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
Ruto: My jet to US was paid for by 'friends of Kenya' https://t.co/1LGlZqHnyp https://t.co/xTSzDfevWT
PRESIDENT RUTO says his chartered jet for US trip cost taxpayer less than Sh10m; friends of Kenya offered the plane after he offered to travel on Kenya Airways. https://t.co/ceEjjRl4Ci
Ruto, Gachagua lead Kenyans in National Prayer Breakfast #NationalPrayerBreakfast https://t.co/QLet1VRYKe
The annual National Prayer Breakfast happening at Safari Park in Nairobi. The theme for this year is hope https://t.co/TtNGLF0Wju
Prayer Breakfast, Nairobi. https://t.co/3zvkq9qTKG
Ruto says using private jet to US prudent choic https://t.co/4fiRLvbQPo
Kenyan leader says private jet cheaper option https://t.co/r176cm3Nk9
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
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
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