Jubilee Party Claims Ruto Spent Sh200 Million on His US and UK Tour
The Jubilee Party has hit out at Deputy President William Ruto over his statement on fuel shortage and the high cost of living in the country.
Ruto termed the current fuel crisis as a scheme between cartels and some government officials to steal from Kenyans.
He also accused the government of diverting the Sh39 billion Petroleum Development Fund that is meant for the fuel subsidy program to other uses, hence the fuel crisis.
But in a rejoinder, the Jubilee Party accused Ruto of hypocrisy and engaging in theatrics, saying the deputy president should offer practical solutions to Kenyans instead of becoming a serial complainer.
“Mr. Ruto is taking advantage of the plight of Kenyans to earn political mileage while posing as a Messiah. Mr. Ruto should make a choice, to be an ordinary citizen who holds no office or be the second in command, paid by the taxpayers to address challenges facing the country,” Jubilee secretary-general Jeremiah Kioni said in a statement.
Kioni averred that it is hypocritical for Ruto, who spends at least Sh50 million every weekend on transport logistics for his campaigns and security, to pose as an ordinary citizen.
He further claimed that the deputy president and his entourage used a whooping Sh200 million during his two-week tour of the US and UK last month.
“During his recent trip abroad, to the US & the UK, Mr. Ruto’s 131-man cheering squad spent a whooping KSh200 million in logistics, flights, accommodation and allowances. This is enough to provide an emergency food intervention programme in drought-stricken counties,” the statement added.
The ruling party questioned why Ruto chose to address the press after President Kenyatta signed the 2022 Supplementary I Appropriation Bill, which seeks to ensure fuel stabilization and other pressing public needs.
“That Mr. Ruto chose to convene a press briefing after the President rolled out the measures raises more questions than answers. If it was up to Mr. Ruto, he would prefer the problems to persist so that he can continue portraying himself as the person who will liberate Kenyans. It is hypocritical for the Deputy President to stand on the staircase of a government house, enjoying government security and staffing only to insult the same government he should be serving,” Kioni stated.
Jubilee asked the deputy president to either help the President to dispense his mandate to the people of Kenya, or resign from his position and lead the opposition.
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ohhhh my that a lot of money…
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ohhhh my that a lot of money while people are starving in the hood. The other guy from Kibera spent $1.00 to go see the palace according to ODM but I'm still not voting for him.
Jubilee Party knows…
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Jubilee Party knows everything, except how to get fuel. This reminds me of the Indian restaurant where the cook knows everything (politics) except how to make a cup of coffee.
Jamani! Tumechoka na…
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Jamani! Tumechoka na uporaji wa mali ya umma:
Pesa hizi zinazogawiwa wananchi zimetoka wapi?
https://youtu.be/ZatYzXJDBmw
Kwa nini huyu ndugu yetu anaitwaitwa mwizi kila mara?
https://youtu.be/kuLa2YKGy5c
Kwa nini Samoei ana ulinzi mkubwa sana kuliko makamu wa rais wote tangu Kenya ipate uhuru 1963!
https://youtu.be/OsiRoC4yQpg
I love it &imara daima. Ruto…
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In reply to Jamani! Tumechoka na… by Imara Daima (not verified)
I love it &imara daima. Ruto must be exposed to save kenya.
...and for comparison…
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...and for comparison purposed, how much did their Rao spend on his?
Freeze up his fckin accounts…
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Freeze up his fckin accounts on ill gotten cash and stop funding for these unreasonable hefty spending trips!!! We are tired of you’all keep quoting huge sums misappropriated or not without taking action to revert the trend. All hot air!!!!!!!!
100 percent True heard they…
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100 percent True heard they went to Clarksburg Outlet in Maryland and they were just picking clothes,shoes and all they could like it was Gikomba Market.
I am with you @girl Toto…
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In reply to 100 percent True heard they… by A GIRL TOTO (not verified)
I am with you @girl Toto. These idiots have finished our economy.
100 percent True heard they…
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100 percent True heard they went to Clarksburg Outlet in Maryland and they were just picking clothes,shoes and all they could like it was Gikomba Market.
While BBI spent 17b only to…
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While BBI spent 17b only to be stopped by 3 courts in a row.
Ruto is a double mouthed…
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Ruto is a double mouthed speaking rat who forgets that he has abused the ordinary people in kenya more than any other politician; dead or alive!
Ruto can’t even talk about money being wasted because he does not know how to manage money causing him to keep on stealing from commoners. Shs 200 million would have gone a long way in helping the deserving citizens.
On top of all that nonsense Ruto is talking about gas prices, just look at how many V8 fuel guzzlers in Ruto’s conveys. Ruto talks without thinking or look at himself on the mirror. There is nothing believable that Ruto says.
Ruto has really become like…
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Ruto has really become like a toddler who has been denied a damn candy. This fool needs to look at his ugly mouth in the mirror when he is cutting down to sizes a government he is the 2nd in command. Who advises Ruto? Apparent Ruto has a bunch of losers surrounding him and all the reason the DP has become useless.
Ruto, please don’t think we are buying your childish nonsense anymore. You whine like a little kid and frankly too much. No body like those who complain all the time without offering a solution to fix the fuel crisis you are talking about. You Ruto talk to much crap.
Ruto has bowed down from…
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Ruto has bowed down from running for presidency to be the leader of the opposition. This role fits Ruto perfectly because he is a good complainer without a solution to problems.
His continuous ranting shows that Ruto is under a lot of pressure and stress with the Gicheru ICC case that directly touches him over witness bribery. Soon ICC will issue the warrant of arrest for Ruto so he can answer the charges leveled against him.
Ruto no takes any…
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Ruto no takes any responsibility over anything. He completely forgot he was the DP in kenya and not matter how loud he voices his opinion, he is still part and parcel of all the issues existing in kenya.
Tell us how much president…
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Tell us how much president Uhuru spend when he went to the Emirates to expand markets for his products.
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