Ruto's Ksh428,000 Belt Leaves Kenyans Abuzz with Speculation
President William Ruto caused quite a stir on Sunday when he appeared at a church service sporting a Stefano Ricci designer belt valued at Ksh428,000.
The incident has caught the attention of Kenyans who are presently grappling with financial difficulties worsened by the economic policies of the Kenya Kwanza regime. Additionally, many Kenyans have voiced their dissatisfaction with high-ranking Kenya Kwanza officials regularly donning pricey fashion items in public, deeming it insensitive given the state of the nation. On Sunday, President Ruto was photographed wearing a grey coat, a light blue shirt, and cream pants, complemented by the inclusion of the Stefano Ricci (SR) matte-black crocodile leather belt.
Initially, there was speculation whether the belt featured a monogram discreetly incorporating the initials SR, which stands for the President's name, William Samoei Ruto. Another source of disagreement was whether buying designer belts from international stores is in line with the President's goal of promoting local manufacturing. The President has consistently emphasized the importance of supporting domestic industries by purchasing locally-made products.
As the government officials call on Kenyans to tighten their financial belts, it appears that they themselves are not practising what they preach. Take, for example, President William Ruto who was recently seen wearing an extravagant belt. This belt, which comes in three different colours and is made in Italy, can be found on Stefano Ricci's official website at a staggering price of Ksh428,400 (USD 2,800). It boasts a width of 38 millimetres and features a galvanised gold buckle. Additionally, Ruto was also seen wearing a Ksh5 million watch during a church service earlier this year.
These instances of opulence have drawn criticism from Kenyans, who feel that government officials should demonstrate frugality instead. Another instance that sparked public outrage was when Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen was seen wearing Ksh131,000 Gucci sneakers while attending a crisis meeting at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in August.
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You elect a known thief…
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You elect a known thief landgrabber and suspected ethnic cleanser instigator to state house because you got bribed with the hustler juice eti “ mahustler” I will look out for you. What were you expecting.Mtateta mchoke you made your bed in 2022 now lie in it till 2032 hii shenzi haita kubali kuondolewa in 2027 he knows your weaknesses give them a few coins and chapatis served in buckets they will give you your votes na kazi ya wizi na ufisadi itaendelea vile vile kama kawaida.
@guest - please allow me to…
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In reply to You elect a known thief… by Guest (not verified)
@guest - please allow me to say; I say Amen, Amen, Amen, and more Amen! Zakoya is wearing a 1/2 million shillings belt while hustlers kids sleep hungry! Many of them have no school fees and out of school! That belt is worth school fees for roughly 5 young students - and, once again I say Amen Halleluyah!
Churches are no longer…
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Churches are no longer houses of God. They are clubs where the rich go to display their wealth,and politicians go to appear holy,or quietly repent for their thieving and womanizing ways.
Yes women go there to show off their latest fashion or hair style.Interestingly some churches have been known to put banners at the entrance ,spelling our what kind of attire is allowed in church,but they are being ignored.
I like the idea of salvation army having its members where uniform.I believe its not obligatory,but you see more uniformed members in services and functions than not.
It would be great if all churches wore uniforms.Let's not kid ourselves.If the first lady went to church wearing nightingale of kuala lumpur tagged at 30 million dollars,dont you think even if the preacher was preaching the end of the world, the attention would be on the first lady? Especially knowing how much it costs...Just multiply $30 mil. with the current exchange rate.Yes just for address...Halleluyah!
That belt alone can educate…
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That belt alone can educate one kid to high school level
If I were Dr.Ruto reading…
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In reply to That belt alone can educate… by bmore (not verified)
If I were Dr.Ruto reading your comment before going to church,I would take it out,and put on a Sh.1000 or less. After service,I would sell the expensive belt,and the following Sunday put the proceeds in the collection basket,and thank God for wising me up.
While in this topic of addressing, the speaker of the house has vowed to kick out Mpigs who will come into the"house" dressed poorly,whatever that means.
This issue of attire in the parliament has been going on for years.If they cannot make up their minds on what to wear,how do you expect them to make wise decisions that affect your life positively?Is there any wonder we are where we are,economically?
My suggestion is that all Mpigs should were some kind of Kenyan designed attire while in parliament.Outside that,they can don on goat's skin, for all I care.
Heck, men and women who protect us where uniform so why cann't Mpigs?This should be a welcome suggestion.What say you people?
Ruto can wear a makongo belt…
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In reply to If I were Dr.Ruto reading… by maxiley (not verified)
Ruto can wear a makongo belt if anyone cares! It is show time for Ruto ro the hustlers! Let Ruto drop his pants and moon them live in the house of God. Kweli nyinyi hambangwingwi! Why are you all crying now? I am just laughing at hustlers from my small cubical wherever I am staying! Ruto will teach you meme!!
Africa mentality of…
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Africa mentality of investing in useless imported things called clothing and vehicles. Their value goes down quickly
...and on the other hand…
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In reply to Africa mentality of… by SimamaImara (not verified)
...and on the other hand standing on international podiums chest-beating that Africa must be respected, Africa has thinkers, Africa is this one big powerful giant that YOU will wake up... and then you want to run around donning the same foreign brands/names that sell for nonsensical amounts of money leaving your own Maasai beaded, leather belts that you too can brand SR or RS... to shine on those podiums showing that you connect your words to your actions to your lifestyle...maybe gaining an iota of respect... BUT INSTEAD...this? Je, on the bigger scale...are we looking at white elephants in the near future? Please be believable...let what you say and what you do gel...otherwise utakaa mdomo baggy tu.
Masai belts are good na…
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Masai belts are good na rungu..cheza kama Moi..belt ni belt unless ni bullet proof...ya 10bob 1 million..serves same purpose...Mr. Ruto same to saa hata clothes and shoes I know some are presents from interested partiners.
Easy come Easy go. Vanity at…
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Easy come Easy go. Vanity at its Best as His HUSTLER voters Languish in Poverty. *I am Glad🤣I didn't Vouch for Him.
No wonder Ruto is showing…
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No wonder Ruto is showing his gaping teeth with a fake smile when he remembers how he has conned Kenyans to enable him to wear a fancy belt. It is. It really the belt but what that money can alternatively be used to do!
I am amazed the belt is only…
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I am amazed the belt is only 428,000. This is peanuts. These guys have stolen billions. He should be wearing a 2b belt. He needs to steal more. Go on thief.
Hard times require thrift…
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Hard times require thrift store and dollar store wear until situations change. But he can afford 428k tho he's sending the wrong opulence amidst poverty msg. Get a hustler to make one then promote local belts by cowboys
Ruto had money before he was…
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Ruto had money before he was President n how he wishes to spend his money is his business. The Lord tells us to come as u r meaning a Malaya can walk into Church wearing that little mini n should be welcomed. What u want Ruto to wear Kaunda Suits
Mwizi ni Mwizi
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Mwizi ni Mwizi
That’s real opulence of a…
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That’s real opulence of a person who is out of touch with the reality on the ground!!! The die is cast!
“You can pick up an ashy…
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“You can pick up an ashy-skinned individual and boil them in a pot of oil, but they’ll still be ashy when you remove them out of the pot” Kihika wa Kimani!
Sounds better in Kihika’s native language
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