Kenya's Ruto defends use of private jet on US trip

Controversy has swirled over the cost of the trip, as ordinary Kenyans struggle with the high cost of living and a raft of tax hikes and new levies imposed by Ruto's government

Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife, First Lady Rachel Ruto, disembark from their airplane as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, May 22, 2024, ahead of a State Visit to the White House. (Photos by AFP)