Kericho Senator and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot is trending after being spotted wearing a pair of expensive designer shoes, famous for their red-lacquered soles.
The Senator was strutting confidently to the Senate chambers.
In the clip shared on his official TikTok page, Cheruiyot walks alongside three suited men, and attention zooms in on his eye-catching footwear.
In another clip, Belgut MP Nelson Koech is seen wearing a similar pair, accompanied by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei and Senator Cheruiyot.
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The videos have sparked a flurry of online reactions, with many Kenyans questioning how public officials can afford such expensive tastes during a nationwide economic downturn.
The iconic red-soled shoes, made famous by French designer Christian Louboutin, are crafted from luxurious materials, making them highly sought after by celebrities.
Christian Louboutin shoes, renowned for their celebrity appeal and signature bold red soles, are made from high-end materials including calfskin, exotic leather, velvet, and satin, making them a global symbol of luxury and appeal.
But Cheruiyot and Koech are not alone in showcasing designer fashion in political corridors.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen was recently seen wearing the same Sh194,000 Stefano Ricci shirt as President William Ruto, though in separate public appearances.
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National Assembly Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah also drew attention for donning Christian Louboutin Greggo Oxfords, reportedly worth over Sh129,000, during an interview on Al Jazeera.
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi joined the list of flashy dressers after flaunting Sh70,000 hand-knit tan penny loafers in a video that quickly went viral.
Responding to critics, Sudi, who is famed for his deep pockets, defended his fashion choices: "Mtu asiniulize ati mbona ninavaa viatu bei ghali. Niulize nilianzia wapi ama nilitoka wapi kwanza?"
