President William Ruto caused a stir online after being spotted tending to his wheat farm while wearing a luxurious Stefano Ricci jacket reportedly worth KSh4.8 million.
The designer piece, often categorized as a full-zip sweater or blouson, is part of Stefano Ricci’s high-end menswear collection known for its blend of cashmere, silk, and exotic materials like nubuck crocodile leather inserts.
Fashion analysts noted the jacket’s mock neck collar, zip-front closure, and the possibility of precious metal galvanized hardware, a signature of the Italian luxury brand, featuring its iconic entwined logo.
The sight of the head of state dressed in ultra-luxury wear while in a farm setting left Kenyans online both fascinated and divided—some praising his style, others questioning the symbolism of such opulence amid economic hardship.
“The President’s sense of fashion is unmatched, but the timing raises eyebrows,” a social media user commented under the trending post.
Stefano Ricci is known globally for dressing royalty, celebrities, and heads of state, with some jackets priced upwards of $35,000.
Ruto has previously been photographed in other high-end brands sparking outrage among Kenyans.
