Kenyans Question Fred Matiang'i's Suit, Sneakers Outfit in Minnesota
- Fred Matiang’i, now eyeing the 2027 presidency, was spotted in Minnesota with trailblazing US lawmaker Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley
- The video of their stroll, complete with lighthearted security guards, drew as much attention as Matiang’i’s outfit
- Kenyans online reacted with humour, poking fun at both the fashion choices and the relaxed-looking bodyguards
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is under scrutiny over his fashion sense.
Source: Facebook
The politician, who has expressed interest in running against President William Ruto in the 2027 election, quit his job with the World Bank to focus on his political ambitions.
Matiang'i is currently in the US, and a video circulating on social media depicts him in Minnesota.
"Welcome to Minnesota," on-screen text in the video reads.
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What did Matiang'i wear in Minnesota?
The footage was posted by Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley, who serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Huldah became the first politician of Kenyan origin to secure a seat in a US state assembly. Born in Kenya, Huldah's father moved abroad before the entire family eventually relocated.
Matiang'i strolled in what appeared to be a park with Huldah, who wore a skirt suit. Numerous security guards were on hand to ensure the politicians were unharmed. However, a couple of them could be seen laughing, leading to questions about their qualifications.
What stole the show, however, was Matiang'i’s choice of outfit. The presidential hopeful donned khaki trousers, a white shirt, and a striped coat.
What threw many TikTok users off were his shoes. Instead of formal shoes, he opted for sports shoes, an aspect not lost on TikTok users.
Kenyans reacted to the clip with humour, with one even joking that he had borrowed the style of a fellow opposition politician. Huldah was not spared either.
Kenyans react to Fred Matiang'i's outfit
denno_muj:
“I see Rigathi Gachagua’s stylist got a referral.”
user1030958479154:
“Can this man be the president of Kenya?”
ClanetJean:
“You see how moneyed people dress up.”
Cess:
“People criticising a whole senator or mayor is just insane. This woman beat all odds, and she's an inspiration to many like me. I'm proud of you.”
Dennis Sagwe:
“Did he borrow the coat from comedian Okiondo?”
catherinenamacha6:
“How are these people dressed?”
Kim Kelvin:
“Those bodyguards look like jokers.”
Mr.Oimeke:
“What sort of security is this?”
Gachagua showcases huge Texas mansion
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In other news, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua visited Dallas, Texas, where he met Kenyans living and working in the state.
He engaged with the diaspora community, listening to their perspectives while sharing his vision for the country’s future.
Before the meeting, Gachagua and his wife, Dorcas, toured an expansive Texas property with a lush garden, garage, and cattle section.
The home featured a sign reading “Karibu Wamunyoro, Texas,” a nod to his Nyeri residence.
The couple posed for photos around the grounds, and Gachagua remarked on the warm welcome that made him feel at home despite being thousands of miles away. The visit sparked lighthearted reactions from Kenyans online.
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