Flamboyant Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli is a man of means.
The firebrand unionist whose love for everything gold is well documented in the form of rings, bracelets, cufflinks and necklaces is not shy when it comes to revealing how much they actually cost him.
Appearing on Citizen TV’s Jeff Koinange Live yesterday, Atwoli did not mince his words as he disclosed that he splashed Sh5 million for the Franck Muller watch.
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Stretching his hand to showcase the Swiss masterpiece, Atwoli revealed that he paid for the pricey watch in instalments.
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“Most people do not know me. Sometimes they over-value me and sometimes they under-value me. Somebody was saying that this watch is worth $20,000. That is about Sh2 million shillings. My watch is not worth that. This is Frank and Muller. My watch is pure gold and it cost me more than Sh5 million. I paid the money in instalments," said Atwoli.
A close-up photo and caption posted by social media influencer Xtian Dela put the timepiece into context.
“Damn!!! This is Francis Atwoli’s watch! It costs Sh 5 Million! The Franck Muller! You must have a certificate to wear this watch. If found wearing it without a certificate you will be arrested! He then looks up to me and says, ‘Young Man, you will buy bigger and better watches than this!!’...Damn!!!" Wrote Dela.
