Why Ruto is frequently out of the country – David Ndii
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Ruto's economic advisor, David Ndii justfies presidents's trips outside the country amid criticism
Ruto’s economic advisor, David Ndii justfies presidents’s trips outside the country amid criticism.
Economist David Ndii has stressed the significance of President William Ruto’s numerous visits outside the country following his recent visit to Congo-Brazzaville.
Section of Kenyans questioned the interval and frequency of the president’s presumed official trips outside the country.
This was in the wake of his latest visit to Congo-Brazzaville, days after other foreign trips in China and Saudi Arabia.
Explaining the essentiality of Ruto’s recent travel, Ndii, who chairs the Presidential Council of Economic Advisors, suggested the trips are strategic and of importance to the country.
Contrary to the arguments from Kenyans that the trips are non-essential, the economist sought to absolve the president.
In the case of Brazzaville, Ndii said Ruto is there in his capacity as the chair of the African Union climate change mitigation efforts.
“Kenya is the Chair of the AU’s Committee of African Heads of State on Climate Change(CAHOSCC),” Ndii posted on Twitter.
Moments before flying to Congo, Ruto had announced the reduction of the travel budget by Sh11 billion.
Speaking after opening the Voi Gemstone Value Addition and Marketing Centre, in Taita Taveta County on Friday, Ruto said the move was part of cost-cutting measures.
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” I saw that the media saying I reduced the budget by Sh500 million. No, it is not 500 million but I have reduced by Sh11 billion for those going on those trips,” Ruto said.
Ruto also said the reduction affects the Executive, Judiciary and the legislature.
While speaking during a church service in Uasin Gishu on Sunday, Ruto also defended his numerous foreign trips since he assumed office amid criticism.
President Ruto hit back at critics saying the trips are meant to benefit Kenyans.
He said it was through the trips that he has been able to secure several deals in favour of the country.
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