26/01/2025
Let Everyone Live Within Their Means: A Lesson from Aaron Cheruiyot’s Shirt
Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has been the talk of the town recently, all because of a shirt. Online sources claim the shirt is priced at Ksh 217,000 on Google, while it reportedly costs Ksh 2,500 in a physical shop. The buzz has sparked accusations of flaunting wealth, with some even alleging misuse of taxpayer money. But let’s take a step back and look at this through a different lens.
Everyone lives within their means, and that’s okay. If Aaron Cheruiyot can afford a high-end shirt, whether it costs Ksh 217,000 or Ksh 2,500, it’s his choice. It doesn’t take away from anyone else’s life.
Take me as an example—I normally wear a pair of shorts worth Ksh 20,000. For me, that’s normal and part of my lifestyle. Someone else might prefer a Ksh 200 shirt or even a Ksh 50 one. None of these choices are wrong. They’re simply based on what we can afford and what makes sense for us.
It’s easy to point fingers and make assumptions, but do we really know the full story? Maybe the senator bought the shirt himself. Maybe it was a gift. Either way, it’s a personal decision, and judging it adds no value to anyone’s life.
This incident is a reminder to focus on living within your limits. Whether you’re wearing a shirt worth Ksh 2,500 or Ksh 200, what matters is that you’re comfortable and living a life that aligns with your circumstances. Having less doesn’t make you any less valuable, and having more doesn’t make you superior.
Instead of tearing people down over what they wear or how much they spend, let’s celebrate individuality. Life isn’t about competing over price tags—it’s about finding balance and contentment within your own journey.
So, whether it’s a Ksh 217,000 shirt (online) or a Ksh 2,500 one (in a shop), let’s learn to let people live their lives. Respect their choices, focus on your goals, and remember—there’s beauty in every lifestyle.
As the saying goes, "Choosing a wife is like buying a shirt. The one you think is too expensive, another man sees as priceless—and the one you dislike is someone else’s perfect fit."