- President William Ruto arrived in China on Monday, September 2, for the 9th China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.
- Ruto and his entourage, including First Lady Rachel Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, were on board Kenya Airways
- The striking appearance of the KQ aircraft in the background of the picture taken of the president descending caught the attention of many Kenyans
President William Ruto is in China for the 9th Meeting of the China-Africa Cooperation Council (FOCAC).
Source: Twitter
Ruto left the country on Sunday, September 1, and arrived in Beijing, China, on Monday, September 2.
The President and his delegation, including his wife Rachel Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, used the plane Kenya Airways.
What did Kenyans say about Ruto using KQ for a trip to China?
The stunning appearance of the KQ aircraft in the background of the photo taken of the president disembarking caught the attention of many Kenyans.
Many applauded the move, while congratulating the president for promoting the national organization.
@AnuarSaddat said:
“It's good to see the Pride of Africa standing behind you.”
@safe_schoolske noted:
“Through @KenyaAirways Pride of Africa!”
@Hakunamipaka_ wrote:
“At least this time you used it Kenya Airways Mr. President. It's good to see the Pride of Africa growing.”
@Marc4_ke asked:
“You mean there's no charter plane?”
@Luhinglish said:
“Kenya Airways, Africa's pride among pandas.”
@BrianLiques argued:
“Pride of Africa. This is how the president should travel, not on unaffordable private jets.”
@jumaf3 noted:
“It's Kenya Airways for me… This is what we screamed for all the time.”
@MwangiMaina_ wrote:
“Kenya's jet-setting president, famous for his love of luxury private jets, decided to surprise everyone by sleeping it on a business trip to Beijing.”
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Others asked if the cost of the Kenya Airways flight was cheaper this time compared to when Ruto traveled to United States using a private jet.
@nicsaburi claimed:
“Friends didn't come or Kenya Airways was cheaper.”
@X6Atlantis claimed:
“Since mucomplain KQ reduced the main fare.”
In May 2024, Ruto defended the cost of a private jet he used in the US after the accusations.
Responding to the criticism, the president said it would have been more expensive if he had used Kenya Airways.
However, the president's remarks drew ire from Kenyans, who questioned the veracity of Ruto's comments.
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