Kenya: “Some friends” helped pay for private jet for US trip – William Ruto replies critics

Kenya’s President William Ruto has defended using a private plane for his recent trip to the US. He his response, he replied critics saying that the plane cost about 10 million shillings ($73,000).

He added this was a discounted rate offered by “some friends,” and cheaper than the national airline, which he initially planned to use.

Ruto rejected claims that the trip cost $1.5 million, calling them exaggerated. Speaking at a National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi on Thursday May 30, he emphasized he wouldn’t waste taxpayers’ money, despite backlash and questions from the public.

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