Isaac Mwaura defends Ruto's foreign trips, cites economic gains for Kenya

Mwaura stated during the graduation ceremony of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP David Sankok's daughter, Naserian Sankok, at Melili in Narok North Constituency, that Ruto inherited a struggling economy and is working hard to correct it.

He pointed to a recent visit to the Statehouse where the President committed to enhancing infrastructure and expanding electricity coverage.

"When Ruto assumed the presidency of Kenya, the nation was facing financial challenges. It is common for heads of state to engage in such international trips to negotiate debt agreements. These diplomatic missions have resulted in tangible gains, including improved electricity and road infrastructure," Mwaura stated.

Moreover, he expressed gratitude to the President for appointing him to a senior position in the government, highlighting that this appointment was made despite his status as a person living with special needs.

“If you have been supporters of Azimio, I urge you to come to Kenya Kwanza. That is where development lies,” he said.

In addition, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu reaffirmed his commitment to executing key development projects in the county.

He disclosed that, in his first year in office, he allocated Ksh. 100 million to each of the 30 wards in the county with the aim of fulfilling promises made to Kenyans.

It's worth noting that President Ruto's 38 foreign trips since taking office in September 2023 have come under scrutiny due to their reported cost to the taxpayer, exceeding that of his predecessor during the same period.

In his most recent trip, President Ruto left the country on the evening of October 27 to participate in the Three Basins Climate Change Conference in Congo. The summit's objective is to spearhead the first global coalition focused on restoring 350 million hectares of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

These discussions coincide with President Ruto's announcement on October 27, indicating that the Government has managed to reduce travel expenses by up to Ksh.11 billion, contradicting earlier media reports of a cut by half a billion.