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Questions on Abu Dhabi interest in Ruto state visit amid jet furore

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, USA. [PCS]

President William Ruto's claim that the United Arab Emirates government facilitated his luxurious trip to the United States has raised fresh questions over foreigners' interest in the US visit.

On Thursday evening, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the Middle Eastern nation had "offered the aircraft at less than Sh10 million", justifying it by stating the UAE's intention was to have "a secure partner state with which they can trade, invest and collaborate."

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