Kenya's Odinga Uses Costly Private Jet for AU Campaign.
Raila Odinga flew to Algeria this week in a fancy private jet that cost millions, sparking anger back home in Kenya.
The jet, a Bombardier Challenger 605 from VistaJet, charges $18,000 per hour - about 2.3 million Kenyan shillings. The plane can fly straight from Nairobi to Algiers without stopping.
Many Kenyans are upset about these expenses. They remember how Odinga used to attack wasteful spending when he was not in power. His switch from critic to big spender has angered people.
The government stays quiet about how much money it spends on Odinga's campaign for the African Union Commission chair. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi spoke on TV but did not give clear answers. He said recent talk of a 10 billion shilling budget was wrong, but never shared the real amount.
People want answers as prices keep rising in Kenya. Parents struggle to buy school supplies for their kids. The contrast between these daily problems and Odinga's luxury travel makes citizens mad.
The African Union's position matters for Kenya's standing in Africa. But people say the campaign needs clear spending rules. The high costs of private jets and parking fees show a gap between leaders and regular people.
The public keeps asking how much Kenya will spend on this campaign. They want to know who watches over this money. The government's silence makes people think no one checks these expenses. This might lead to more uncontrolled spending in future campaigns.
Raila Odinga flew to Algeria this week in a fancy private jet that cost millions, sparking anger back home in Kenya.
The jet, a Bombardier Challenger 605 from VistaJet, charges $18,000 per hour - about 2.3 million Kenyan shillings. The plane can fly straight from Nairobi to Algiers without stopping.
Many Kenyans are upset about these expenses. They remember how Odinga used to attack wasteful spending when he was not in power. His switch from critic to big spender has angered people.
The government stays quiet about how much money it spends on Odinga's campaign for the African Union Commission chair. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi spoke on TV but did not give clear answers. He said recent talk of a 10 billion shilling budget was wrong, but never shared the real amount.
People want answers as prices keep rising in Kenya. Parents struggle to buy school supplies for their kids. The contrast between these daily problems and Odinga's luxury travel makes citizens mad.
The African Union's position matters for Kenya's standing in Africa. But people say the campaign needs clear spending rules. The high costs of private jets and parking fees show a gap between leaders and regular people.
The public keeps asking how much Kenya will spend on this campaign. They want to know who watches over this money. The government's silence makes people think no one checks these expenses. This might lead to more uncontrolled spending in future campaigns.
