Kithure Kindiki costly flight Habits under Public Scrutiny

 

The phrase "Kithure Kindiki flying habit cost" appears to refer to public criticism and social media discussions in Kenya about Deputy President (and former Interior CS) Prof. Kithure Kindiki's alleged frequent or extravagant use of helicopters (choppers) for travel, particularly to his home area in Tharaka Nithi County.

Reports and viral posts (mostly from Facebook and online commentary around 2023–2024, but still referenced) highlight specific incidents where he reportedly hired helicopters at high costs, often portrayed as wasteful amid economic hardships and austerity talks in Kenya.

Key reported examples include: Hiring a helicopter to travel from Nairobi to Kathanga Primary School in Tharaka Nithi, where he participated in building a mud classroom (or presided over an event). Costs cited vary slightly across posts: around KSh 480,000 to KSh 780,000 for the trip.

Another claim: Hiring a chopper for KSh 800,000 (at KSh 200,000 per hour for about 4 hours) to fly from Nairobi to his home village in Irundani/Tharaka Nithi.

These stories often circulate with sarcasm or outrage, contrasting the high chopper hire fees (typically KSh 200,000–300,000 per hour in Kenya for such services) with the short distances or seemingly non-urgent purposes, like community events.

No official government-confirmed figures or comprehensive "flying habit" expenses for Kindiki appear in recent reports (as of 2026). Broader executive travel (including helicopters used by ministers under austerity) has drawn scrutiny, but Kindiki's cases are mostly anecdotal from social media and opposition commentary.

For context on chopper costs in Kenya generally: Hiring rates often range from KSh 150,000–300,000+ per hour depending on the aircraft, distance, and operator, which aligns with the quoted figures.