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June 4, 2026
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Explained: Why Ruto is Using Chartered Flights for International Travel

Explained: Why Ruto is Using Chartered Flights for International Travel

In recent months, the president has been on several international engagements, with Kenyans noticing he is not using the official presidential aircraft...

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Questions loom over Kenya's presidential aircraft after President William Ruto traveled to South Africa on a privately chartered jet, utilizing a luxury executive aircraft for his international engagements.

  • The presidential Fokker 70 jet has been out of service since August 2025 due to age and maintenance challenges, with its manufacturer, Fokker, having collapsed in 1996.
  • Key individuals/entities involved include President William Ruto and the UAE-based Empire Aviation Group.
  • The cost of chartered flights is a point of concern, with a previous trip to the United States reportedly costing Ksh 194,175,000 (USD 1.5 million), though Ruto claimed a lower cost of Ksh 10 million.

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