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December 13, 2025
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From Mzee Kenyatta to Ruto: Evolution of Kenya’s Presidential Mercedes-Benz

From Mzee Kenyatta to Ruto: Evolution of Kenya’s Presidential Mercedes-Benz

Like Ruto's, Uhuru’s motorcade incorporated SUVs for security, but the Pullman remained the centrepiece at official events, signalling prestige...

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Since Kenya's independence in 1963, the Mercedes-Benz has been the quintessential presidential vehicle, symbolizing authority and adapting with each administration from Mzee Jomo Kenyatta to President William Ruto.

  • Kenya's founding father, Jomo Kenyatta, established the tradition with the luxurious Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman limousine.
  • President Daniel Arap Moi later adopted the bulletproof Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL, prioritizing security, which is now preserved as a national treasure.
  • President William Ruto was recently seen in a new Mercedes-Benz S560 sedan during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations in December 2025, a model renowned for its performance and safety, costing between Ksh25 million to Ksh30 million.

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