President Ruto spotted with luxurious Sh6 million Rolex Daytona on Maasai Mara tour

President William Ruto has stepped out rocking a luxurious antique Rolex Daytona valued at over Sh6 million. The head of state was spotted donning the exquisite timepiece during his visit to the Maasai Mara National Park for the annual wildebeest migration. Clad in classic jungle green game wear and jungle boots, Ruto's look was completed by the Rolex Daytona, a statement piece widely associated with wealth and refined taste. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is an iconic chronograph wristwatch first introduced in 1963, specifically designed for professional racing drivers. It features a tachymetric scale on the bezel, enabling drivers to calculate average speeds of up to 400 miles or kilometres per hour, alongside three chronograph counters for measuring elapsed time. The watch is also known for its robust Oyster case, which provides water resistance up to 100 meters, outstanding chronometric precision, and a 72-hour power reserve. "Constantly improved and refined over time, the Cosmograph Daytona has proved to be as reliable as it is precise," the company's official website states. While Rolex does not list retail prices on its global site, directing customers to authorised dealers instead, luxury watch platforms such as Chrono24 quote prices starting at $50,000 (Sh6.4 million) for a new piece and $20,000 (Sh2.5 million) for a used one. This is not the first time Ruto has made headlines for his taste in luxury fashion. In 2024, while attending a service at the Priesthood Fellowship Church in Kahawa West, Nairobi, he was photographed wearing a Ksh.425,000 Stefano Ricci crocodile belt. Featuring a gold 'SR' buckle, the belt has been hailed by global fashion magazines, including Vogue, as one of the finest and most expensive belts in the world. But Ruto is not alone. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has also attracted chatter over flashy items in his wardrobe amid concerns by the public regarding his flashy lifestyle and source of wealth. During a past interview, Murkomen revealed that he owns a Sh900,000 watch while his most expensive pair of shoes is Sh80,000. Further, he also said he owns a Sh50,000 belt and a Sh20,000 tie. In total, his attire amounted to an average of Sh1.1 million. The CS confirmed his weakness in purchasing expensive items but pointed out that he would correct his mistakes by diverting his cash into profitable investments. "In this life we're living, there are things that are vanity that you end up buying. I appreciate comments that have come from Kenyans. Had I taken this money to invest in a money market, it would have earned me interest. That is my weakness, but I'm willing to correct myself," he said.

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