After Pope Francis left Kenya, President Uhuru Kenyatta departed for Malta to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), where he intended to voice Kenya's position on emerging global challenges.
He wrote on Facebook, "Departing from J.K.I.A. for an official visit to the Mediterranean Island State Malta. I will be attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) where I intend to voice Kenya’s position as I join other Commonwealth leaders in the search for solutions to emerging global challenges."
Two days later, he traveled to Paris for the 2015 Climate Change Summit. On Facebook, he stated, "Arriving in Paris to attend the 2015 Climate Change Summit. I will take part in the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) and the eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) which start tomorrow. This summit presents a great opportunity to put the world on course to meet the climate change challenge."
Following the summit, President Kenyatta posted on Facebook that he was arriving in South Africa for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
These travels have sparked reactions on social media, with some users questioning the frequency and cost of the President's trips abroad.
Some Twitter users shared their thoughts:
A rare photo of Uhuru leaving Statehouse pic.twitter.com/kOO58xWj2N — Masaku (@masaku_) December 3, 2015
Uhuru's jet flying above Kenya pic.twitter.com/9EW2wAuk2A — Masaku (@masaku_) December 3, 2015
Uhuru is on world tour promoting his corruption mixtape featured by his cabinets. — Nashipae (@suryabear_) December 3, 2015
Others joked about the President's travels, with one user saying, "Uhuru the joyrider president" and another stating, "Uhuru is a tourist."
When is President Uhuru Kenyatta visiting Kenya again? — Jared Akama Ondieki (@Jaredak) December 3, 2015
Context and Response ¶
The President's travels come at a time when Kenya is facing various challenges, including corruption and economic issues. Some users have expressed concern about the cost of these trips and the impact on the country.
Consequences ¶
The reactions to President Kenyatta's travels highlight the need for transparency and accountability in government spending. As the country continues to face various challenges, the President's actions are under scrutiny.
The recovered account cited reporting by Nairobi Wire.
