Do you even know what it means to be President of Kenya? This is not an MCA, not a governor. This is the Commander-in-Chief — a man carrying national secrets, intelligence briefings, and the weight of our foreign relations.

Here’s why private jets are mandatory for heads of state worldwide:

1️⃣ Security: The President cannot sit on a public plane where strangers are onboard. Risks of espionage, terrorism, or even a simple breach of protocol are too high.

2️⃣ Confidentiality: He travels with advisors, aides, security detail, and sensitive communication equipment. Conversations and briefings happen midair — you can’t have that on a normal passenger flight.

3️⃣ Flexibility: State duties don’t follow KQ timetables. A private jet allows immediate departures, reroutes, or emergency returns if national security demands it.

4️⃣ Cost reality: When you saw Uhuru on KQ, you thought it was “matatu style.” 😅 In truth, KQ converted those trips into charters — meaning no passengers, no selfies, no business class upgrades. The state pays for the entire aircraft. That can be even more expensive than using a dedicated private jet.

5️⃣ Reliability: The current Kenyan presidential jet is old and can’t handle long-haul missions efficiently. Many countries — even smaller economies — maintain modern aircraft specifically for their head of state. Kenya needs to join that list.

So the issue isn’t “Why did Ruto use a private jet?” The real question is “When will Kenya procure a proper modern presidential aircraft?”

Kenya is not a village. Our President must travel in a way that reflects the dignity, security, and seriousness of the office. Period.