President William Ruto has defended his decision to use a luxury private jet for his 4-day State Visit to the United States of America, asserting that it was a cost-effective choice compared to Kenya Airways (KQ).
First lady Jill Biden, second from left, and U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman, greet Kenya 's President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto as they arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
In a statement on his social media, Ruto addressed concerns, emphasizing the prudent use of public resources. The decision sparked debate amid austerity calls last October when the government suspended"non-essential foreign travel" to curb spending. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura defended the mode of travel, highlighting gains from the visit, including investments totaling Sh1 trillion. He pointed out allocations like Sh3.2 billion for ICT and the donation of 16 helicopters for security and disaster response.
President Ruto's state visit to the United States yielded multi-billion dollar investment deals for Kenya. Upon his return to Nairobi on Saturday night, he was welcomed by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, Head of Public Service Felix Koskey, and top military and police officials.
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