Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu face criticism for frequent international trips, with some accusing them of neglecting domestic issues.

Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu are facing criticism for their frequent international trips since assuming office, with some accusing them of neglecting domestic issues. Both leaders have defended their travels as necessary for addressing domestic issues and fostering foreign relations, but critics argue that some trips are wasteful and unnecessary. Tinubu's domestic and foreign travel spending in the first six months of his presidency was reportedly 36% more than the budgeted amount for 2023.

February 19, 2024
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