President William Ruto's frequent travels overseas have drawn criticism. Still, a group of leaders led by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura have come out to defend them, saying they have greatly benefited the nation.

Mwaura said that Ruto inherited a faltering economy and is making a concerted effort to turn it around during the graduation ceremony of Naserian Sankok, the daughter of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP David Sankok, at Melili in Narok North Constituency.

He mentioned the President's recent visit to the Statehouse, during which he pledged to improve infrastructure and increase access to electricity.


"When Ruto assumed the presidency of Kenya, the nation was facing financial challenges. It is common for heads of state to engage in such international trips to negotiate debt agreements. These diplomatic missions have resulted in tangible gains, including improved electricity and road infrastructure," Mwaura stated.

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In addition, he conveyed his appreciation to the President for giving him a high-level government job, emphasizing that this choice was made despite his special needs status.

"I strongly advise anyone who has supported Azimio to attend Kenya Kwanza. Development is found there, he stated.

Furthermore, Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu of Narok reiterated his dedication to implementing important development projects in the county.

He revealed that to keep his word to Kenyans, he gave Ksh. 100 million to each county's 30 wards during his first year in office.

It's important to note that President Ruto's 38 foreign trips since assuming office in September 2023 have drawn criticism because of their alleged high taxpayer costs, which are higher than those of his predecessor over the same period.

President Ruto departed the nation on October 27, in the evening, to attend the Three Basins Climate Change Conference in Congo, during his most recent trip. The summit aims to lead the first international coalition devoted to the restoration of 350 million hectares of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

These talks take place in tandem with President Ruto's announcement on October 27th, which refuted previous media reports claiming a half-billion-dollar reduction in travel expenses by the government, to the tune of up to Ksh.11 billion.