President Kenyatta turned up for this year’s Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi wearing Kenya Army Full-Service Dress Uniform.
State House explains that the President donned the Red Tunic in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the defense forces as he was set to hand over a military flag to the 17th battalion, a new military squad based in Garissa. Kenyatta has also presented the battalion with presidential and regimental colors.
Former presidents; Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Moi wore the full-service dress uniform but was not the case for third President Mwai Kibaki. A President wearing military uniform is mainly seen as a display of might especially if the nation is at war.
Here’s what a section of Kenyans on social media have to say about President Uhuru’s dressing at the event.
Muthithe Kagondu says: “Only the regalia look good for him, anything else, Uhuru is a big letdown.”
Baba Chloë notes: “He looks like Jamal alfayed from tyrant.”
Murugi Njeru writes:” He looks good. But if what am reading about the individuals to receive the HSC is true then we need to close this country for renovations because its a joke.”
Rodgers Katana notes: “I wish he could make our pockets and lives more colorful like his military wear .”
Yatzak Kole Pitah says: “He really looks smart. A real general.’
Siku ya leo yafaa iwe siku…
Siku ya leo yafaa iwe siku ya kuwakumbuka maelfu ya wapigania uhuru ambao waliuawa na wakristo Waingereza. Isitoshe, hawakuwa hai (alive) siku Kenya ilipojitawala mnamo tarehe 12/12/1963. Poleni Mashujaa wetu.
Pia, siku ya leo ni siku muhimu ya kuwakumbuka wapigania uhuru ambao mashamba yao yalinyakuliwa na wakristo wapya Wakenya baada ya Kenya kupata uhuru tarehe 12/12/1963. Poleni mashujaaa wetu.
Mwishowe, siku ya leo ni siku ya huzuni mwingi sana tunapowaona wakristo Wakenya ambao walichukua tabia mbaya za Wakristo Waingereza za kujifikiria binafsi bila kujali
maisha ya wote waliopigani uhuru na kuuawa na pia maskini wengi walio katika nchi ya Kenya sasa.
We have lots of fake…
We have lots of fake Mashujas (Mangikis) floating around; none genuine one; none a genuine IDP.
For Uhuru Kenyarra: No need…
For Uhuru Kenyarra: No need for DNA. He is real Duplicate of his dad Jomo Kenyatta.
That is not a uniform. It is…
That is not a uniform. It is a costume. He has no military training. Such a clown.
Tusker badala ya kazi.
Here is where Yoweri…
Here is where Yoweri Museveni, Paul Kagame, Jonas Savimbi, Samora Machel, etc beats them Clowns.
@Guest1… I disagree. His…
@Guest1… I disagree. His father oozed class, commanded respect and donned his outfits like no other. Some are born leaders, others are made. I like Uhuru, lakini…….. Anyway, I was watching some old clips of Mzee and was mesmerised by his voice….he was one of a kind that’s for sure, whatever sins he may have been accused. Uhuru here reminds me of Amin dada….not cute at all….
when legitimacy is…
when legitimacy is questionable every event becomes an exercise to display power.