Wiper Leader Kalonzo Demands Clarity on Ruto US Deals
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka demands clarity from President Ruto on deals struck with the US during Washington visit including terms of agreement that saw Kenya declared Non NATO ally.
Key among Kalonzo’s demands was Kenya’s security status following its designation as a major non-NATO ally.
Kalonzo poked holes into Washington’s decision to confer the status to Kenya expressing fears that such an agreement would expose Kenya to heightened security threats.
“As a country, we are still paying the heavy price of the August 7, 1998, US Embassy bombings where 213 Kenyans lost their lives. Given our geographical location, Kenyans need to know the security implications of being designated a non-NATO ally,” Kalonzo said.
A major non-NATO ally (MNNA) refers to a country that is not part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), yet has a deep strategic and security partnership with the US.
Kalonzo further questioned why the Head of State decided to charter a private jet for the US trip from a company based in the UAE instead of relying on a commercial flight. Kalonzo claimed that President Ruto’s decision cost the Kenyan taxpayers Ksh200 million.
“I challenge William Ruto to lay bare all the facts regarding his recent overseas trip to the US. The Ksh200 million used to hire the Dubai Private Jet vis-à-vis using our National Carrier, Kenya Airways, needs further examination….” Added Kalonzo
