Raila, Ruto, Karua: How Kenya’s top politicians keep fit

In Kenya, politicians have different regimens to keep fit.

Health is wealth, a common adage goes. Arguably, Kenyans are paying more attention to their health more than before if the droves of photos of people hitting the gym are anything to go by. Celebrities who’ve chronicled their fitness journeys on social media include Nyashinski, Khaligraph Jones, Cheroo, Tallia Oyando, Njugush and many more. Politicians have not been left behind either, with their motivation varying from fighting off lifestyle diseases to maintain a youthful appeal, a key consideration by voters. With the youth being a vital voting bloc, politicians strive to appeal to them with shows of physical strength and fitness. Just recently, Presidents John Magufuli and Yoweri Museveni engaged in public shows of strength by doing push-ups, which could be perceived as sending a message that they still have the strength to lead their countries. In Kenya, politicians have different regimens to keep fit.  Check out how top politicians keep fit:

DP William Ruto