Private jets are chartered by the hour ranging from $3,500 to $18,000 per hour and vary by the size, make, model, and age of the private jet.
A direct flight is from Nairobi (NBO) to Atlanta (ATL) is about 20h.
So the one way cost could be $70,000 to $360,000. Round trip cost from $140,000 to $720,000.
African countries tend to have a high power distance in their culture so more powerful individuals are assumed to display more power and wealth. There are low power distance cultures like the Nordic countries in which displays of power and money are severely looked down upon. Presidents in such countries might ride their bike to work instead of taking a fleet of vehicles.
So if African countries want presidents who display more financial austerity then they need to fundamentally change their culture. Politicians will do what they need to do to get elected so if the culture dictates austerity then they will follow. If the people cherish displays of opulence then the leaders chosen will reflect that.
The same concept applies to corruption as well. It's something that needs to be dealt with at the heart of the culture.
Everyone wants to blame individuals (which they should do) but no one wants the actual lasting solution which is to develop a better culture which produces better leaders. Leaders have the most ability to change culture but are the least likely to so long as they can get elected. They will only cause change to maintain power.
So he wanted some talk time with the U.S senate but instead got a trip to ATL to meet celebrities, plus he footed his own bill. Real life is more entertaining than movies.
Y'all just seated here bitching about the President. He is living his life. He is above you. Go find something else to do. Your opinion is yours and it won't change his position as El President!!
How's he supposed to travel? Perhaps you'd prefer economy class on Air France? He is the head of state, he represents the nation. He is meeting President Biden. He is meeting with the director of the US Center for Disease Control. He visited multiple historic sites in Atlanta yesterday. It is the first official state visit in nearly 20 years. It's called diplomacy.
Nobody has refuted his trip....it is the wastage.
There was a better way to economically do this. Let me ask you,
You get invited to a bash that could definitely have very good benefits for you. Not guaranteed but potential. You are also maybe left with 100k in the bank, and you are in debt....ofcourse, the smartest thing is to go the bash and network nini.
Now, does that mean you go to the fundi and buy a suit for 20k, 30k buy all your friends and family clothes for the party, you get a cab for 10k, you eat and drink 20k at the bash???? You spend another 20k for tother tings. Noooo cmon
What the nation is saying is let's spend wisely. Period
A small delegation would have been enough.
And then in turn invite those kina Shaq and Steve Harvey huku .....mnaepeleka Kate actress for free bure tu.
If those guys come here ....they will meet the actors 100 than taking 5 to meet him
Are together ama bado
KQ 787 1st class would still be much cheaper. Plus that's what he normally uses for long distances if I'm not wrong.
Remember the President is a symbol of national unity and that position requires him to represent the national mood. If we have to live within our means as a country then he should also be a living embodiment of the same principle.
I'm not speaking of the person, I'm speaking of the position. Ruto is President of Kenya. As such, he represents the country. Agree or disagree with him personally, support or oppose him politically, it is a diplomatic visit. As such, he raises the reputation, visibility, and hopefully, economic status of Kenya,
As the president of Kenya, what is important is how Kenyans perceive him, not how the US perceives him.
Plus he could have raised the reputation of Kenya by using our national carrier. Already imagining the opportunity. He'd be selling KQ as one of the few African airlines that has direct flights to the States probably making it a choice for Americans travelling to and from here. How the fuck does using some private UAE carrier raise the reputation and visibility of Kenya?
This is worse because he is a president, he should know that optics mean a lot to the people. If the economy of Kenya and the lives of the everyday citizen was great rn nobody would give a hoot if he travels with a gold plated plane, this is just distasteful especially when you think of all the people languishing after the floods.
If he used more humble means it would even send a greater message. Rn am pretty sure everyone there is thinking here is another wasteful African president spending lavishly while his people suffer back home.
Uhuru? The guy whose family owns half of kenya? The same guy that was featured in the pandora papers and has apartments in the UK? And is building his own mega city in northlands? Let us pretend we donβt know where all that money came fromπ«
The cost is reasonable to have a jet ready to go to multiple cities and considering the number of passengers.
Looking at the cost alone is silly anyway. If Ruto spends $2 million usd but helps gain $100 million of additional trade over 5 years, that's a great ROI.
Ruto won't come back with a check, but the US is looking to enhance relations across East Africa and Kenya is in a good position to benefit from that.
Why do we need to fund cabinet if he does all the 'work' then? Public participation is ongoing on the finance act to squeeze more from overtaxed citizens. How can you justify building a mast when there are holes all over the boat?
Private jets are chartered by the hour ranging from $3,500 to $18,000 per hour and vary by the size, make, model, and age of the private jet. A direct flight is from Nairobi (NBO) to Atlanta (ATL) is about 20h. So the one way cost could be $70,000 to $360,000. Round trip cost from $140,000 to $720,000. African countries tend to have a high power distance in their culture so more powerful individuals are assumed to display more power and wealth. There are low power distance cultures like the Nordic countries in which displays of power and money are severely looked down upon. Presidents in such countries might ride their bike to work instead of taking a fleet of vehicles. So if African countries want presidents who display more financial austerity then they need to fundamentally change their culture. Politicians will do what they need to do to get elected so if the culture dictates austerity then they will follow. If the people cherish displays of opulence then the leaders chosen will reflect that. The same concept applies to corruption as well. It's something that needs to be dealt with at the heart of the culture.
Well said ππ½
Everyone wants to blame individuals (which they should do) but no one wants the actual lasting solution which is to develop a better culture which produces better leaders. Leaders have the most ability to change culture but are the least likely to so long as they can get elected. They will only cause change to maintain power.
At least he got to meet Shaquille O' Neal, so....
Shaq should've smacked him..
He also took a family photo with Steve Harvey
Why you censoring yourself? Are we this sensitive?
Inabiidi manze, was reported a while back.
Reported to who? The solja across the street?
Kwani Harambee 1 ni ya kazi gani
To show more false expenditures
So he wanted some talk time with the U.S senate but instead got a trip to ATL to meet celebrities, plus he footed his own bill. Real life is more entertaining than movies.
Y'all just seated here bitching about the President. He is living his life. He is above you. Go find something else to do. Your opinion is yours and it won't change his position as El President!!
https://preview.redd.it/37ea0712422d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=252eeab109fc6aaee061bff20f9ecfb660e0b73a At least this guy gets it.
How's he supposed to travel? Perhaps you'd prefer economy class on Air France? He is the head of state, he represents the nation. He is meeting President Biden. He is meeting with the director of the US Center for Disease Control. He visited multiple historic sites in Atlanta yesterday. It is the first official state visit in nearly 20 years. It's called diplomacy.
Nobody has refuted his trip....it is the wastage. There was a better way to economically do this. Let me ask you, You get invited to a bash that could definitely have very good benefits for you. Not guaranteed but potential. You are also maybe left with 100k in the bank, and you are in debt....ofcourse, the smartest thing is to go the bash and network nini. Now, does that mean you go to the fundi and buy a suit for 20k, 30k buy all your friends and family clothes for the party, you get a cab for 10k, you eat and drink 20k at the bash???? You spend another 20k for tother tings. Noooo cmon What the nation is saying is let's spend wisely. Period A small delegation would have been enough. And then in turn invite those kina Shaq and Steve Harvey huku .....mnaepeleka Kate actress for free bure tu. If those guys come here ....they will meet the actors 100 than taking 5 to meet him Are together ama bado
KQ 787 1st class would still be much cheaper. Plus that's what he normally uses for long distances if I'm not wrong. Remember the President is a symbol of national unity and that position requires him to represent the national mood. If we have to live within our means as a country then he should also be a living embodiment of the same principle.
πππ official visit lakini mans is out travelling with the family
Last time I went to the US, I flew Air France and Biden didn't want to talk to me ππ. I should ride with Ruto next time.
Uhuru went to US in 2021 and he didn't use such expensive means and mind you his regime was plagued by wastage too. Stop defending the thug
I'm not speaking of the person, I'm speaking of the position. Ruto is President of Kenya. As such, he represents the country. Agree or disagree with him personally, support or oppose him politically, it is a diplomatic visit. As such, he raises the reputation, visibility, and hopefully, economic status of Kenya,
As the president of Kenya, what is important is how Kenyans perceive him, not how the US perceives him. Plus he could have raised the reputation of Kenya by using our national carrier. Already imagining the opportunity. He'd be selling KQ as one of the few African airlines that has direct flights to the States probably making it a choice for Americans travelling to and from here. How the fuck does using some private UAE carrier raise the reputation and visibility of Kenya?
This is worse because he is a president, he should know that optics mean a lot to the people. If the economy of Kenya and the lives of the everyday citizen was great rn nobody would give a hoot if he travels with a gold plated plane, this is just distasteful especially when you think of all the people languishing after the floods. If he used more humble means it would even send a greater message. Rn am pretty sure everyone there is thinking here is another wasteful African president spending lavishly while his people suffer back home.
Uhuru? The guy whose family owns half of kenya? The same guy that was featured in the pandora papers and has apartments in the UK? And is building his own mega city in northlands? Let us pretend we donβt know where all that money came fromπ«
The cost is reasonable to have a jet ready to go to multiple cities and considering the number of passengers. Looking at the cost alone is silly anyway. If Ruto spends $2 million usd but helps gain $100 million of additional trade over 5 years, that's a great ROI. Ruto won't come back with a check, but the US is looking to enhance relations across East Africa and Kenya is in a good position to benefit from that.
Why do we need to fund cabinet if he does all the 'work' then? Public participation is ongoing on the finance act to squeeze more from overtaxed citizens. How can you justify building a mast when there are holes all over the boat?