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'Hustler's' lavish Sh1.4 billion jet to Addis Ababa

President William Ruto is received by Transport Minister Alemu Sime at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on September 7, 2025, for the 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit. [PSC]

President William Ruto touched down in Addis Ababa on Sunday in style, opting against the official Fokker 70 ER in favour of a high-end private jet. 

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