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Fact check: The US Government did not pay for Ruto's private jet

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President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto disembark from a jet on arrival in Atlanta, US. [PCS]

The US government has clarified that it did not foot the bill for President William Ruto's private jet to America.

President Ruto embarked on a 4-day State visit to the United States. He left the country on Sunday, May 19.

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