Ruto sticks to chartered planes as presidential jet remains grounded in Netherlands

President William Ruto travelled to South Africa aboard a chartered Boeing 737-800 BBJ2 operated by UAE-based Empire Aviation as Kenya's ageing presidential jet remains grounded in the Netherlands for maintenance...

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President William Ruto recently traveled to South Africa aboard a privately chartered Boeing 737-800, highlighting Kenya's ongoing reliance on leased aircraft as its official presidential jet remains grounded.

The Kenya Air Force's Fokker 70 presidential jet has been in the Netherlands since August 2025 and is nearing the end of its operational lifespan.
President Ruto has previously faced scrutiny for using chartered aircraft for foreign trips, including a flight to the United States.
The government has not yet announced plans for replacing or repairing the ageing presidential fleet, leaving the future of official air travel uncertain.

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