Didmus retreats, hat in hand, to the ground in search of elusive unity

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa. [File, Standard]

Didmus Barasa (Didi) may not be the most famous Mheshimiwa, but he is perhaps the most noticeable. Of course, it has a lot to do with his signature red hat that almost seems like part of his head.

Of all his belongings, the hat appears his most prized. He wears it on every occasion. Besides the hat, his towering height and symmetrical frame–seemingly made for suits–make him hard to miss in an event or media briefing. Then there is his impeccable jawline.