Why President Uhuru ditched his designer shirts to promote locally made Rivatex shirts

Piece by: Peninah Njoki
Lifestyle

President Uhuru seems to have had a wardrobe overhaul thanks to his effort to promote clothes made by Rivatex.

Rivatex East African Limited is a textile center that makes products suitable for the Kenyan people.

The #BuyKenyaBuildKenya is a campaign aimed at promoting Kenyan products.

President has been rocking shirts made by Rivatex most notably during this coronavirus pandemic.

Contrary to what many thought, the shirts are well-fitting and very colorful.

Rivatex is not only dressing the President but other prominent personalities as well.

Check out the shirts below.

The reason he has been rocking Rivatex shirts is to encourage other Kenyans to buy locally made clothes.

Aftder all they are of high quality.

Below are reactions from Kenyans on his new wardrobe

Kevin Opati: That is an awesome shirt.

Kiplagat Tuwei: Proud of Rivatex East African Limited.

Catherine Nyokabi: Am hoping they will advertise and continue selling quality fabrics. Mitumba will be a thing of the past.

Kimani Wa Malewa: Buy Kenyan,Build Kenya

Lovely indeed.

Wangari Wanga: I had to get them, and the choice of the name matters also coz they are Real 😁.

Wangari Tuko Pamoja: I love these shirts🥰

Nancy Kiarie: Waanze na kukuwa agressive in online marketing....prices of fabric and how to order.