After a long absence from the public limelight, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo appeared sporting a new hairstyle on Wednesday, April 5 during an interview on KTN News.

Kenyans were used a to a bald Kabogo – from his days as Juja Member of Parliament, to his time as Governor of Kiambu County (2013-2017) and his recent period outside elective offic

When he appeared on Newshour Show on KTN News on Wednesday, Kabogo’s looks caught many people by surprise, including the host Ken Mijungu and viewer

The former county chief sported fully grown hair, except for the central part of the head which exposed the receding hairline, probably due to genetic inheritanc

The show host, Mijungu, told Kabogo that he was not used to seeing him with the long hai

In response, the ex-county boss said: “It has been a long time [away from media limelight], and yes, this is me. My hairstyle, my choice.”On social media, a section of viewers also noticed Kabogo’s new look. He would later say in the show that Kenyans love him for who he i

“Kenyans love Kabogo, and so they would love any hairstyle that I settle on,” he sai

Some online users said Kabogo’s hairstyle resembled that of Kenya’s third president Mwai Kibak

The Standard reached the former governor for a comment in relation to his new loo

“The reasons, which are valid, are private. In due course, I will explain to Kenyans why I decided to let my hair grow,” he said.k.i.d.s.r.e.s.e.y choice.”