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Rigathi Gachagua criticises Charlene Ruto's lavish wedding: "Harusi ilitumia KSh500m"

Rigathi Gachagua criticises Charlene Ruto's lavish wedding: "Harusi ilitumia KSh500m"

Rigathi Gachagua claimed Charlene Ruto’s Tanzania wedding cost KSh 500 million and alleged William Ruto’s outfit was worth KSh 100 million, fuelling debate in Kenya.

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Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has taken aim at Charlene Ruto's wedding in Tanzania, claiming the celebration cost an eye-watering KSh 500 million while ordinary Kenyans struggle to settle basic hospital bills.

Gachagua made the remarks during a church service at the African Inland Church Bathi in Lari Constituency, Kiambu County, where he used the occasion to contrast the opulence on display in Mwanza with the economic hardships facing many Kenyans.

The former deputy president zeroed in on President William Ruto's outfit from the ceremony, claiming the head of state was walking around in clothing worth KSh 100 million.

Jackson Mandago’s outfit at Charlene’s wedding surfaces, Kenyans unimpressed

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The standout piece from Ruto's ensemble at the wedding was a burgundy patterned blazer featuring intricate black motifs, glossy lapels and gold-toned buttons, which he paired with a white shirt, black bow tie, dark trousers, a cream fedora and a decorative walking cane.

Kenyan media widely attributed the jacket to Italian luxury fashion house Stefano Ricci, with estimated prices ranging from KSh…

In brief

Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;) Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has taken aim at Charlene Ruto's wedding in Tanzania, claiming the celebration cost an eye-watering KSh 500 million while ordinary Kenyans struggle to settle basic hospital bills. Jackson Mandago’s outfit at Charlene’s wedding surfaces, Kenyans unimpressed Search option is now available at TUKO!

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