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Kenyans have given varied views over the designs for Team Kenya’s Paris Olympics ceremonial kits following their unveiling on Friday.
Kenya’s ceremonial kit for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been met with mixed reactions from fans following its unveiling at State House on Friday.
The kit, which Team Kenya athletes will don at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics was expected to showcase the best of the country’s style, culture and heritage but some Kenyans appear not to be impressed.
Infused with iconic elements, the kit is designed to make a bold statement on the global stage, symbolising the nation's unity, pride, and athletic prowess.
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Three designs were unveiled, the opening ceremony, official Olympics kit as well as the closing ceremony kit with red and black the dominant but it is how the colours were infused that did not go down well with some Kenyans.
“I'm not hating but this outfit should be for a circumcision ceremony. I don't like it one bit,” said an unimpressed Kenyan.
Former Kenya Sevens captain Dennis Ombachi was more brutal in his assessment.
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“We can export our culture without demeaning our athletes, I have been here and I know how they feel putting on this mediocrity,” said Ombachi.
“Una fika Olympics una ona vile other countries are dressed una skia tu kulia [When you get to the Olympics and see how other countries are dressed you feel like crying]. I always say exporting our culture is not the issue, how we package it is what will sell.”
Another Kenyan said: “Kenyans aren't entirely Maasai thus their attire/culture can't be perceived to represent the Kenyan nation. A very big NO.”
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President William Ruto was, however, among those who lauded the kit.
“It is not fair to buy kits when we have Kenyan creatives who can design kits and curate for our athletes,” said the President.
The kits were the works of Kenyan creatives who submitted over 120 entries after the Ministry of Sports called for submissions.
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A team of officials from various sports federations as well as ex-Olympians was tasked with vetting the entries to ensure they were professional, authentic, creative and identified with the country’s heritage.
The top three designers were to receive Kah300,000, Ksh200,000 and Ksh100,000 respectively for their work.
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