William Ruto Rocks KSh 340k Stefano Ricci Belt As He Visits Slum Dwellers Displaced By Floods

• President William Ruto toured Mathare, where he assessed the damage caused by the recent heavy floods
• Photos showed him mingling freely with the residents and even having a sit down with some of them in their houses
• During his visit, Ruto donned a simple outfit, with the only exception being his designer belt worth about KSh 340, 000

President William Ruto has visited Kenyans, who were displaced by floods in the Mathare area.

What did William Ruto say to flood victims?

He promised to offer food, bedding, and a stipend for all flood victims in Nairobi.

Ruto said the Kenya Kwanza government will give each of the 40,000 households displaced by floods KSh 10,000 to look for alternative accommodation for three months as the government seeks a lasting solution.

"The government stands with the victims of floods across the country. We will supply enough food and bedding besides offering safe settlement to the 40,000 displaced households. We have also allocated KSh 1 billion to rebuild schools so that our children can resume their studies in good time," the head of state wrote on X.

During his visit, he mingled with numerous residents, offering comfort and reassurance, as seen in several photos on his social media pages.

What was William Ruto wearing?

His attire was a reflection of his hands-on approach: a grey polo shirt paired with blue jeans and sturdy black gumboots.

However, one aspect of Ruto's outfit stood out.

President Ruto sported a distinctive black Stefano Ricci belt in contrast with his otherwise simple outfit.

Lyst.com values the belt at $2,533, which is about KSh 340,000 according to current conversion rates.

The 38 mm handmade matted crocodile belt has a calfskin leather lining and boasts an iconic eagle head motif set within a golden octagon buckle.

This isn’t the first instance of the president’s affinity for Stefano Ricci’s craftsmanship.

William Ruto wears designer belt worth KSh 425k

In November 2023, President Ruto attended a church service in Kahawa West, donning a sharp suit that marked a departure from his signature Kaunda suits.

The ensemble included a sky-blue shirt, a blue jacket, beige trousers, and polished black leather shoes.

However, it was the president’s black Stefano Ricci belt, valued at $2,800 (KSh 425,152), that caught the discerning eye of the public.

Handmade in Italy, the belt boasted matted crocodile leather, a calfskin lining, and a galvanised gold buckle featuring the brand’s entwined logo.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke