Kenyan President William Ruto says the cost of hiring a private jet for his state visit to the U.S. last week was $76,000 as opposed to the $1.2 million reported by Kenyan media outlets. Ruto said some friends offered him a cheaper jet after he made inquiries and offered to travel using the state carrier Kenya Airways.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, top of stairs from right, hosts a welcoming ceremony for Kenya’s President William Ruto at the Pentagon in Washington, Friday, May 24, 2024. NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday the cost of hiring a private jet for his state visit to the U.S. last week was $76,000 as opposed to the $1.2 million reported by Kenyan media outlets.
The president undertook a four-day trip to the U.S. last week, where his host President Joe Biden praised him for “bold leadership.” Ruto had earlier said the cost of using the private jet was lower than flying on Kenya Airways, without providing evidence.
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