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We did not pay for President Ruto's jet to America, says US government

President William Ruto waves goodbye to his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders as he departs for America at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday.

Photo credit: DPCS

By  Nation Reporter

Nation Reporter

The United States government did not pay for President William Ruto's jet to America, a spokesperson of US embassy in Nairobi has said.

"Just to be clear: The United States of America did not pay for President Ruto’s jet to the US," said the spokesman. 

US Embassy

US embassy in Nairobi.

Photo credit: Pool I Nation Media Group

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