KQ Breaks Silence Exposes The Rumoured Statement On President Ruto's Travel Cost To The US, Details

President William Ruto's recent travel to the United States has been a talk since his departure, Kenya Airways has unequivocally distanced itself from a purported statement attributed to its Group Managing Director and CEO, Allan Kilavuka. The alleged statement, circulated online, purportedly compared the costs of flying with the national carrier to alternative means of travel, seemingly contradicting remarks made by President Ruto defending his use of a private jet.

President Ruto's assertion, articulated on social media, attempted to address public concerns regarding the perceived extravagance of his travel arrangements. Claiming to prioritize fiscal responsibility, he contended that the expenses associated with his private jet were actually lower than those of utilizing Kenya Airways. This assertion, however, was met with skepticism and criticism from various quarters.

Adding to the controversy, the United States Embassy in Nairobi explicitly denied funding President Ruto's travel, dispelling speculations to the contrary. This denial further fueled public scrutiny and condemnation, particularly amidst ongoing economic challenges and austerity measures.

Online commentators and political figures were quick to weigh in on the issue, with some questioning the necessity and prudence of President Ruto's travel arrangements. Saboti Member of Parliament, Caleb Amisi, criticized the perceived lack of value added by certain accompanying leaders, highlighting a broader sentiment of discontent regarding governmental spending priorities.

Former Defense Cabinet Secretary, Eugene Wamalwa, echoed these sentiments, accusing President Ruto of inconsistency and failing to promote national interests, particularly in endorsing Kenya Airways. Wamalwa emphasized the symbolic importance of public officials patronizing national carriers as a means of both fiscal prudence and national pride.