Didmus Barasa Confirms He Owns a Chopper, Throws Jibes at Boni Khalwale: “Trusting in God”

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  • MP Didmus Barasa responded to Senator Boni Khalwale’s claim of him publicly displaying a lavish lifestyle
  • Boni Khalwale argued that Members of Parliament displaying a flashy life style angered Kenyans who are currently facing tough economic times.
  • He further called on President William Ruto to investigate how government officials can afford extravagant lifestyles

Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has confirmed his wealth by confirming that he owns a chopper.

Senator Boni Khalwale addressing the public (l) and MP Didmus Barasa talking to people (r).
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa argued that he could afford to purchase a chopper because he has a smaller family compared to Senator Boni Khalwale. Photo: Boni Khalwale/Didmus Barasa
Source: Twitter

What prompted Didmus Barasa’s statement?

During Senate proceedings on Wednesday, July 3, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale criticized Didmus Barasa for flaunting wealth publicly while many Kenyans faced hardships due to the high cost of living.

He asserted that MPs displaying wealth were contributing to the anger among Kenyans during the ongoing anti-government protests.

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“Didmus Barasa, take it easy; helicopters will not change your life,” Khalwale told the MP.

Khalwale then called on President William Ruto to investigate how government officials can afford luxurious lifestyles, despite his promise to Kenyans of budget cuts following the scrapping of the Finance Bill.

“The President should ask himself how the membership of an MP to a committee in Parliament can be the basis for him to be able to afford some of the things that are not affordable,” said the Senator.

How did Didmus Barasa respond to Khalwale?

The MP responded on his X account (formerly Twitter) to Senator Boni Khalwale’s criticism of his alleged display of wealth and opulence.

Barasa confirmed that he indeed owns a chopper, as Khalwale had stated.

“I have heard you mention me in the Senate proceedings regarding my purchase of a helicopter. Indeed, this is true. I made a choice between having one wife, a helicopter and trusting in God.”

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The MP argued that his lifestyle is less expensive compared to Khalwale’s, who has a larger family to support.

“Maintaining such a large family and numerous homes is exponentially more expensive than having one wife, one helicopter, and three children.”

Source: TUKO.co.ke





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