Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago made headlines this week, though not for the reasons a politician might hope.
Photos he shared from Charlene Ruto’s wedding in Mwanza, Tanzania, have set tongues wagging over his fashion choices at the high-profile event.
Mandago posted the images on Friday, 6 November, writing:
“I was privileged to join President William Samoei Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto in Mwanza, Tanzania, for the wedding of their daughter, Charlene Ruto, to Isaya Yunge. My heartfelt congratulations go to the newlyweds, with best wishes for lasting joy and lifelong happiness.”
What did Jackson Mandago wear at Charlene’s wedding?
While many guests dressed to impress at the occasion, Mandago opted for a combination that caught Kenyans off guard.
He showed up in a light tan fedora-style hat, a navy blue blazer layered over a busy multicoloured floral shirt bursting with yellow, blue and other vibrant tones.
He paired these with beige khaki trousers and brown leather shoes, and topped the whole look off with a colourful striped walking stick.
The ensemble was certainly eye-catching, but not in the way his followers had hoped.
The comments section under his post became a candid fashion review.
Many Kenyans were blunt in their assessment, with several urging the senator to rethink his style choices entirely.
