Muturi condemns paid KQ flights from Dubai as ‘immoral’, demands free repatriation
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi calls on President William Ruto to ensure free evacuation of Kenyans stranded in Middle East, criticizing Kenya Airways for charging fees...
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Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly condemned Kenya Airways for charging fees for repatriation flights for Kenyans fleeing conflict in the Middle East, deeming it "immoral and deeply insensitive."
- Muturi demands free repatriation flights for citizens escaping war zones.
- The Democratic Party leader insists that the Government of Kenya, as a shareholder in Kenya Airways, must prioritize citizen safety over commercial interests.
- He urges President William Ruto to act with urgency and compassion, drawing parallels with other governments waiving evacuation fees.
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