Posted Sunday, May 19 2013 at 20:00
The idea of hiring a jet for use by the Deputy President is scandalous. One expects such lavish spending to come from dictatorial regimes where the leaders live in glamour while citizens struggle to put food on the table.
The solidarity we have seen between the President and his deputy should also be extended to sharing of the existing presidential jet. If that is not possible, then the deputy president should choose a modest commercial airline.
The money earmarked for hiring the plane for a year could go a long way in resettling IDPs who are still in the camps.
Can the government really convince IDPs there is no money for resettling them when millions are spent on luxury jets? The government should get its priorities right.
DEREK KOOME, Nairobi
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Poor show
Poor show
The massive economic challenges facing the country demand that all leaders tighten their belts and sacrifice for the common good. It is, therefore, shocking that inflation-battered Kenyans can be ambushed with Sh100 million bill for Deputy President William Ruto’s luxury travels abroad.
Who will stop other public servants from demanding increased salaries and allowances?
It’s going to be a tall order to achieve the much hyped Vision 2030 when one analyses the calibre of leaders we elected into office.
ENOCK ONSANDO, Mombasa
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Biased story
An article in Sunday Nation — “Ruto luxury jet hire to cost Kenyans sh100m” — was not balanced. It concentrated on the costs without mentioning any benefits.
The tour by Ruto to Nigeria, Gabon, Algeria and Congo was strictly official and aimed at promoting Kenya. The trip also reflected a desire by the government to pursue foreign policy agenda guided by Pan-Africanism, hence the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the designated countries.
JOEL ONYANGO, Kericho
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Sheer waste
I read with shock the sheer wastage of public resources by the Deputy President Mr William Ruto.
I didn’t expect this to come from a Jubilee government that campaigned on the platform of austerity, fiscal discipline and prudent resource management.
Methinks that the visits to the various African countries had nothing to do with ordinary Kenyans but to muscle enough regional support against — ICC. Why Pan-Africanism now?
KENNEDY ODHIAMBO, Bungoma
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