Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba recently flew to New York in business class as part of a delegation accompanying President Kenyatta to the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly, just a day after proposing pay cuts for state officials.
A business class return ticket can cost upwards of Sh400,000, depending on the airline, raising questions about the expense to taxpayers when multiplied by the number of state-sponsored trips throughout the year.
Critics argue that such lavish spending contradicts the proposed pay cuts, suggesting that leaders should demonstrate overall savings, potentially by opting for economy seats on flights unless they are self-funded.
An image of Ababu Namwamba was shared online, sparking discussion about the perceived disparity between the proposed austerity measures and the actual travel arrangements for government officials.
