- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that Bomas of Kenya was sold to Turkish citizens
- He alleged that the cabinet approved the sale, although the Kenya Air Transport Authority (KCAA) allegedly raised concerns about its location in the airline
- In 2023, the government launched plans to convert Bomas into a modern -day hub
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua He has made a surprise claim that the Bomas of Kenya's cultural website has been sold to a Turkish investor.
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Has the government sold the Bomas of Kenya?
Addressing believers at Ack Holy Trinity Church in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Sunday, March 9, Gachagua claimed that the Bomas of Kenya had been sold to Turkish citizens.
He explained that the sale was approved by the Cabinet, but he was the only one who opposed the move.
“So far as we speak, Bomas of Kenya has been sold to Turkish citizens. Ministers were notified of this, and I was the only one who opposed it.“Gachagua claimed.
He added that the government continued with the plan, despite objections from the Kenya Air Transport Authority (KCAA), which warned that Bomas is within the essential airway.
“Aviation authorities opposed the move. They said that the flight to Wilson's airport passed over Bomas, and the construction of a tall building in the area would be dangerous,” Gachagua said.
Has the government approved the sale of Bomas?
The former deputy president further claimed that the Turkish investor was a business partner of a senior government official.
Gachagua said that after he strongly opposed the sale, the President's government William Ruto It temporarily suspended the plan, but continued it after he (Gachagua) was removed from the government.
“After fired me, no one left the sale. Gachagua claimed.
The Bomas of Kenya, founded in 1971, was created to preserve and promote various Kenyan cultures. For many years, it has been a major tourist attraction and a hub for cultural exhibitions.
Also, Bomas has been an important part of Kenyan politics, as a presidential election center since 2013.
Government approves Bomas Improvement
In August 2023, the Ruto Cabinet approved the construction of the Bomas International Conference Center (BICC).
This modern building will transform the Bomas of Kenya into a hub for international status, with the aim of strengthening Kenya as a conference and trade show (MICE).
A Cabinet statement released on August 8, 2023, revealed that the BICC would include a modern conference center, a presidential platform, and five luxury hotels.
The government stated that the program would strengthen the economy by increasing tourism, generosity, and air travel industry.
GLOGE AVAILABLE TO RAILA AND RUTO
Greati's statements come up at a time when President William Ruto and ODM leader, Raila Odingathey are politically united.
The two leaders officially launched their partnership last week, launching a ten -level agenda that will guide their partnerships.
One of the main proposals is the implementation of the National Conversation Committee (NADCO) report, which proposes the establishment of the Official Opposition Office and the restoration of the Prime Minister's position.
However, Gachagua strongly criticized the alliance, claiming it was a political drama aimed at bringing the public out of important issues.
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