Friday, April 10,
2026 - President William Ruto publicly rebuked Nairobi Governor Johnson
Sakaja for his choice of attire during a high‑profile state function at State
House, Nairobi, on April 10th, 2026.
The event, which marked the signing of an agreement for the
Modern Arena and Entertainment District - dubbed “Railway City” - brought
together top leaders and dignitaries.
While most attendees were dressed formally, Governor Sakaja
appeared in a casual navy‑blue shirt without a suit or tie, drawing the
President’s attention.
In his remarks, Ruto jokingly but firmly suggested that such
dressing was inappropriate for the venue.
“Looking at the people who have come to this occasion,
including the governor of Nairobi, I was asking myself whether they are here by
design or they were waylaid.”
“The way they are dressed they don’t look like they knew
they were coming to State House,” he said, prompting laughter from the
audience.
The President, who wore his signature yellow silk shirt,
went further, hinting that security might bar casually dressed leaders from
future events.
“I think next time, I will tell the security at State House
not to allow people dressed like that,” Ruto added.
This is not the first time the President has publicly called
out leaders.
In August 2023, he reprimanded Cabinet Secretaries Kithure
Kindiki and Moses Kuria for arriving late to a State House event, insisting that
they submit written explanations.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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