- Gachagua, who has been suffering under ‘directives from above’ barring him from using military choppers, has been promised a Ksh 2 billion repurposed military helicopter for his official and unofficial duties.
- The Second-hand chopper Gachagua is set to receive will be tested for safety, rebranded and reconfigured to ensure it meets VVIP standards.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is a happy man as his commuter woes teeter to an end, with a repurposed light appearing at the end of the tunnel.
Gachagua, who has been suffering under ‘directives from above’ barring him from using military choppers, has been promised a KSH 2 billion repurposed military helicopter for his official and unofficial duties.
This comes after a series of events that have painted his travel torments, with his recent stunt of flying commercial making him the subject of ridicule by members of parliament. Gachagua, who is suspected to be falling out with his boss, has commented on the situation, excusing his tardiness at the Akorino event in Nakuru with a bunch of excuses.
The second-hand chopper Gachagua is set to receive will be tested for safety, rebranded and reconfigured to ensure it meets VVIP standards.
According to Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the chopper will undergo repurposing after the president's authorization and will be handed over to Gachagua before the end of June.
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“In the mean time The Deputy President has the freedom to request the Kenya Defense Forces for a plane for very important occasions, a request which will be subject to availability of air assets,” Duale told the media.
According to Majority party leader, Kimani Ichungwa, Military choppers are only authorized for use by the Commander in Chief (the President) and the First Lady.
“Since we do not have a deputy commander in chief, no other person including the DP is entitled to be flown by the Kenya Air Force (KAF) unless upon request for specifically very important duties,” Ichungwa said.
