Sifuna insisted that he would not abandon his preferred T-shirts simply because some people believe that presidential candidates should dress in expensive suits.
He made the remarks on Saturday during the burial of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's sister in Nyeri County.
Sifuna said some of his critics had shifted their attention to his clothes, arguing that a person who hopes to become President should not appear at public gatherings wearing T-shirts.
He questioned why his dressing had become a subject of political debate instead of focusing on the issues he wants to address as a leader.
The Nairobi senator also took aim at the culture of expensive fashion among some political leaders.
He referred to President William Ruto's outfit at a recent wedding, claiming that the jacket cost KSh20 million, the shoes KSh20 million and the watch KSh30 million.
Sifuna used the example to question why leadership should be associated with expensive clothing and accessories.
The senator made it clear that he had no intention of changing his appearance to satisfy his critics.
He revealed that young supporters had encouraged him to maintain his familiar style as he pursues his political ambitions. "Hawa vijana wameniambia, round hii, tunaingia State House na T-shirt.
Hiyo ndio wanataka," Sifuna said, meaning that this time they intend to enter State House wearing T-shirts.
His remarks come as he continues to position himself for the 2027 presidential contest through the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Sifuna has maintained that ordinary Kenyans, particularly young people, are giving him the encouragement to pursue the country's top seat.
His latest declaration suggests that he intends to retain his identity and familiar dressing style throughout the political journey.
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