Ruto Responds to Sifuna and Gachagua After Backlash Over KSh70 Million Wedding Outfit

President William Ruto has broken his silence following criticism from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his expensive outfit at a wedding in Tanzania.

Speaking during a church service at St Mary’s Girls High School grounds in Narok on Sunday, November 15, Ruto questioned why his choice of clothing had become a subject of public debate.

The Head of State argued that dressing was a personal decision and challenged his critics to explain why they were concerned about the clothes he wore.

He maintained that he paid attention to his appearance, alongside his speeches, ideas and actions, insisting that people should be free to dress according to their preferences.

Ruto also questioned whether those criticising his jacket, shoes and wristwatch were applying the same standards to their own dressing choices.

The President’s remarks came a day after Sifuna publicly questioned the reported cost of his outfit during a visit to Nyeri County for the burial of Gachagua’s elder sister.

The Nairobi senator claimed that Ruto’s jacket cost KSh20 million, his shoes another KSh20 million and his wristwatch KSh30 million, putting the combined value of the three items at KSh70 million.

Sifuna jokingly described the President as a walking savings and credit cooperative society, suggesting that ordinary Kenyans could approach him for financial assistance.

He also defended his preference for wearing T-shirts, arguing that leadership should be measured through service delivery rather than expensive clothing.

Gachagua subsequently joined the debate on Sunday, questioning the reported expenditure on the Tanzanian wedding.

The former Deputy President claimed that KSh20 million was spent on the wedding tent, KSh5 million on food, KSh15 million on gifts and KSh25 million on the venue.

He questioned how such spending could be reconciled with Ruto’s public messages about equality.

Meanwhile, Ruto used his Narok address to defend the government’s development agenda, including affordable housing, road construction, the Talanta Stadium project and the construction of markets.

He dismissed criticism of the initiatives, maintaining that his administration would continue implementing its development programmes despite opposition from political rivals.

The President also called for national unity and respect for individual choices as the debate over his Tanzania wedding appearance continued.

Ruto Fires Back at Sifuna and Gachagua Over Criticism of His Expensive Wedding Outfit

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