We did not pay for President Ruto's jet to America, says US government
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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.
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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.
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US embassy in Nairobi.
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President William Ruto started his historic four-day State visit to the United States of America on Monday, the first by an African leader in 15 years.
It kicked off in Atlanta.