When President William Ruto, on Thursday, January 12, 2023, reverted back to his signature Lexus LX 570 car model, little was known about the details of vehicles that usually form part of his legacy convoy.
In a presidential entourage are top-range cars that are not only offering comfort but also act as status symbols for the Head of State and his team.
"LX 570 indulges with hand-selected premium materials that include our open-pore wood trims.
"Rich in both texture and beauty, these natural trims are just one more way the LX captivates and inspires at every touchpoint," Lexus stated on its website.
Other high-ranking state officials including Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Chief Justice Martha Koome also enjoy the parks that come with their offices - including state-of-the-art transportation.
1. Ruto's Lexus LX 570
President William Ruto frequently used his Lexus LX 570 during the just concluded August 2022 General Election.
According to the Lexus website, the car goes for around Ksh20 milion and Ksh27 million, and is described as a high-end Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).
"Trailer sway control is designed to detect and help suppress unwanted trailer movement caused by wind, bumpy roads and even steering operation," Lexus boasted of the ride.
Lexus LX 570 drives on a 5,700cc petrol V8 engine capacity that weighs around 2,600 kilogrammes. The seven-seater SUV is also fitted with pre and post-incident safety systems.
"LX 570 indulges with hand-selected premium materials that include our open-pore wood trims. Rich in both texture and beauty, these natural trims are just one more way the LX captivates and inspires at every touchpoint," Lexus stated on its website.
2. Gachagua's Toyota Land Cruiser LC 300
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is known to ride in his Toyota Land Cruiser LC 300, which he actually used during his inauguration at Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022.
Gachagua's Land Cruiser 300 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) costs around Ksh23 million and is loaded for a high-speed drive.
The 300 V6 engine is a 3.3-liter diesel and 3.5-liter petrol turbocharged engine that can sustain long-distance travel.
This car can be modified to fit all the needs of a dignitary.
3. CJ Koome's 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser
Chief Justice Martha Koome drives Toyota Land Cruiser 2016 with advanced security features, including protective systems.
Popularly known as CJ1, Justice Koome's car is designed with outstanding reliability, durability and unrivalled ground-covering performance.
CJ1 offers ever greater levels of luxury to occupants' comfort and ownership prestige.
"Combining a striking new exterior design with significant advances in interior design, perceived quality and technology, the new Land Cruiser 200 is no exception," Toyota wrote on its website.
4. Speaker Wetangula's 2015 Mercedes Benz S300
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula is driven around the country in a sleek black 2015 Mercedes Benz S300.
Wetangula's custom-made Mercedes Benz costs around Ksh14.3 million including taxes.
The 2015 Mercedes Benz S300 is fitted with a four-litre engine with a displacement of 3,000 ccs.
The car provides passengers with heated seats, soundproof windows, and electrically adjustable leather seats.
