- President Ruto is seen tending to wheat farm in a Stefano Ricci jacket worth KSh4.8 million.
- The designer piece is part of an elite Italian menswear collection made with cashmere, silk, and crocodile leather.
- Features like a mock neck, zip front, and metallic logo add to its luxury appeal.
- Mixed reactions online: Some admired his style, others questioned his priorities.
- Stefano Ricci is known for dressing billionaires, royalty, and world leaders.
President William Ruto is trending this time not for politics, but fashion. A photo of the Head of State inspecting his wheat farm while dressed in a KSh4.8 million Stefano Ricci jacket has sparked a heated conversation on Kenyan social media.
The jacket, reportedly from the exclusive Stefano Ricci collection, is no ordinary farmwear. Crafted with cashmere, silk, and crocodile leather inserts, it’s the kind of wardrobe item worn by royalty and billionaires. The full-zip sweater features a mock neck, signature logo hardware, and metallic finishes, possibly even in precious metals, as is common with the Italian luxury brand.
The image, which quickly went viral, drew mixed reactions. Some Kenyans admired the President’s taste and fashion sense, calling it “elite and global.” But others questioned whether such opulence fits the moment, especially at a time when many citizens are struggling with high costs of living.
“Ruto’s jacket could pay rent for five years,” one user posted.
“The outfit slaps, but the optics are just off,” wrote another.
This isn’t Ruto’s first run-in with fashion scrutiny. He has previously been spotted in high-end designer items, which have often sparked public debate. With Stefano Ricci jackets known to fetch as much as $35,000 (KSh5.5M), the President’s wardrobe continues to draw attention, not just for its style, but for what it may signal to the public.
