President William Ruto’s State Visit to the United States has drawn attention not only for its diplomatic significance but also for the unconventional mode of transportation employed.
Deviating from the customary use of the familiar Harambee One presidential jet, Ruto embarked on this journey aboard a different aircraft lacking the iconic national symbols and markings typically adorned on the long-serving presidential plane. The decision to forego the use of Harambee One, a Fokker 70 Extended Range (ER) aircraft acquired in 1995 and meticulously modified to accommodate 26 passengers, has sparked curiosity and speculation. This venerable aircraft has faithfully served four Kenyan presidents – Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and now William Ruto – over the course of nearly three decades at an initial cost of Sh2.7 billion to the nation.
Notably, the alternative jet employed by President Ruto lacks the distinctive KAF 308 tail number associated with Harambee One, as well as the three white stripes symbolizing the Kenyan flag. Furthermore, the new aircraft features a yellow and blue stripe, a departure from the nation’s traditional colours. It has also omitted the “Republic of Kenya” logo and the nation’s coat of arms which are prominently displayed on the presidential jet. This unconventional choice of aircraft comes on the heels of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah’s call for an upgrade to the ageing presidential jet.
However, the Office of the President has remained silent on the rationale behind Ruto’s decision to opt for an alternative mode of transportation for this State Visit. As President Ruto embarks on this diplomatic mission, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and a sizable delegation, the departure from the familiar Harambee One has undoubtedly added an intriguing dimension to the proceedings.
200m is nothing compared…
200m is nothing compared with deals in billions he’s signing. I just hope that none of em will be detrimental to Kenyans social, spirit and physical welfare
How do you spend over 1.5b…
How do you spend over 1.5b to visit another country that you’ve gone to severally this year and God knows how many more. We Africans are our own worst enemy. Unless Ruto pulls a rabbit out of a hat, he will continue bleeding the country till we are no more. Our God in hea, deliver us from the tyranny.
Ruto is no fool..Iranian…
Ruto is no fool..Iranian President chopper was sabotaged by Mossad and the CIA. Kenya voted at the UN for Free PALESTINE something that the speaker of the house was not happy about. WHO knows what might have been planted on that plane. Can’t trust these westerners….esp Israhell
Ruto is no fool..Iranian…
Ruto is no fool..Iranian President chopper was sabotaged by Mossad and the CIA. Kenya voted at the UN for Free PALESTINE something that the speaker of the house was not happy about. WHO knows what might have been planted on that plane. Can’t trust these westerners….esp Israhell
Jamani
https://youtu.be…
Jamani
https://youtu.be/OSOH4jjhf5w?si=CFArpJfD9eviNDta
Hahaha. Guys, do a bit of…
Hahaha. Guys, do a bit of investigative journalism, it’s a charter based out of a gulf state. That’s what flight radar or just googling the ID numbers on the planes gets you.
WaShetani?ni: KuTanga?Tanga…
WaShetani?ni: KuTanga?Tanga hapa na pale akiTafuta “Kuiba, KuUa, na KuaAngamiza”.
*Sauli?Ruto “Watu wa Nyumba” mliPigia zidi ya Kakimu?Raila ndiye Huyo☝️? aTafuta kuWanyaNyasa.
Elsewhere “spokesman”Mugendi…
Elsewhere “spokesman”Mugendi Murianki threatened jambazi Ruto with-rethinking diasporan remittances.It’s either taxation++++ or downsizing the useless/corrupt government(s).I challenge Vaite to state the DAY & AMOUNT he ever wired his $s to GK.You send money for self or your parents etc.Mugendi should start his boycott immediately and learn to speak for himself.