The United States government has clarified that it did not pay for Kenyan President William Ruto's jet to America. This statement comes amid scrutiny over the cost of Ruto's US visit, with the luxury jet hire estimated at $1.5 million. The Kenyan government has defended the expenditure despite public outcry and ongoing austerity measures. A spokesperson from the US embassy in Nairobi reiterated that the US did not cover the travel expenses. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura dismissed questions on the cost as 'nonsensical' and 'unpatriotic.'
Questions on the cost of President Ruto's U.S trip are 'nonsensical' and 'unpatriotic' - Govt. Spokesman Isaac Mwaura The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says the U.S. government did not pay for Ruto's travel costs. #NTVTonight https://t.co/gfTtLujHYy
"Just to be clear: The United States of America did not pay for President Ruto’s jet to the US," said the spokesman. https://t.co/swyBgKEM0U
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We did not pay for President Ruto's jet to America, says US government https://t.co/swyBgKEebm https://t.co/eEWgWHJjXj
United States government did not pay for President Ruto's jet to America, a spokesperson of US embassy in Nairobi says. https://t.co/fur4VkNdxM
UNITED STATES government did not pay for President Ruto's jet to America, a spokesperson of US embassy in Nairobi says. https://t.co/swyBgKEebm https://t.co/XDLbiqBk38
We did not pay for President Ruto’s jet to America: US government https://t.co/2nlRSoNREN https://t.co/eQSXh9C2FQ