While Jack Dorsey advocated for the decentralization of global financial and information systems, netizens couldn’t help but focus on his choice of attire.

The former X CEO is recognized for his minimalist lifestyle, distinctive personal style, and interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.

He has publicly advocated for decentralization and is deeply involved in promoting Bitcoin.

Kenyans on X are struggling to understand why the $5.6 billion tech titan appeared at the event without a sharp suit.

His minimalist presentation has been contrasted with a disturbing trend among Kenyan politicians of flaunting ill-gotten wealth in public.

The underlying message in the viral conversation is that exceptionally wealthy individuals do not struggle to prove that they are rich.

This is a far cry from local politicians who parade high-end cars, swanky mansions, and expensive fashion accessories like designer watches on live TV and social media.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, former Senator Millicent Omanga, and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi are among the politicians who have recently faced heavy criticism for flaunting their wealth while many Kenyans continue to struggle in abject poverty.

Below are some of the reactions to Jack Dorsey’s outfit from social media users:

“This is Jack Dorsey, the Founder and former CEO of Twitter. He’s currently in Nairobi for the Africa Bitcoin Conference. Rich people have no time to prove that they’re rich. Simple lifestyle,” wrote @MwendiaJnr

“Jack Dorsey, the Founder and former CEO of Twitter in Nairobi, Kenya for the Africa Bitcoin Conference, l can’t admire his poor dressing codes,” said @Ja_Macarlder.

@Kibet_bull: “Jack Dorsey former Twitter CEO wearing a 3k budget clothes vs Kipchumba Murkomen earning less than 1M publicly declaring he wears a 100M suit.”