Ruto's travels do not come cheap, relying on chartered luxury jets that cost between Sh1.1 million and Sh1.7 million per flight hour.
President Ruto made 62 visits to 38 countries in 20 months, fueling Kenyan youth discontent and June 2024 protests. Repeated absences signal governance instability, risking Kenya's credibility as an investment hub for regional tech growth.
Shortly after taking office, President William Ruto gained a reputation for his frequent foreign trips. In his first 20 months, he made 62 visits to 38 countries, a record that partly fueled discontent among Kenyan youth, culminating in the June 2024 protests that later disrupted his engagements.
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