Ruto hits back at Sifuna over his ‘exaggerated expensive’ clothes and accessories

Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has rebuked Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo for their supporters' disruptive behavior during Saturday's Maa Cultural and Tourism Celebrations. Ruto made the remarks during a church service in Narok on Sunday, urging the two United Democratic Alliance leaders to curb tensions as the race for the county's gubernatorial seat heats up ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The President also defended his attention to personal presentation, criticizing those who focus on his attire instead of addressing policy matters. "Just like everything else I do, I pay attention to what I say, the ideas I advance, what I do and how I dress. I pay attention," Ruto said. "But let me ask you: What is the difference between those you accuse of complaining about T-shirts and you, who complain about jackets, shoes and watches? And to cover up your emptiness, you exaggerate the prices of those items."

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna had previously targeted Ruto's expensive clothing, suggesting that some of the President's recent accessories included a KSh20 million jacket, KSh20 million shoes and a KSh30 million watch. Sifuna drew a humorous comparison between Ruto's outfit at Charlene Ruto's wedding and a "walking SACCO," joking that anyone could approach the President for a soft loan.