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Kenyans stunned as Murkomen defends expensive wardrobe

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Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen. [Courtesy]

Kenyans were stunned when Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen revealed some of the expensive items he owns - a watch worth Sh900,000, a belt of between Sh40,000 to 50,000, shoes worth Sh70,000 to 80,000. And his ties cost him just something small - one at Sh 20,000.

Perhaps feeling that he had said too much on the social media show, Murkomen tried to water it down saying he only needs one belt in two years, and that it can be worn on either side to give the impression of two belts.

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