Based on reports from his time in office, his favorite barber is Julius Ngugutu, a skilled Nairobi-based stylist who has handled his hair since at least 2013.
Ngugutu is described as a talented, low-key professional who occasionally visits Kenyatta's residence but often receives him at his barbershop for cuts, with advance security checks in place. Kenyatta has also been spotted at Signature Barbershop on Waiyaki Way in Nairobi, where he reportedly gets VIP treatment for his signature look.
These details come from local Kenyan media coverage during his presidency. More recent information (post-2022) on his grooming preferences isn't widely documented, but his style remains consistently sharp.
As a private service provider rather than a state employee, Ngugutu's compensation would likely have been on a per-service basis (e.g., typical barber fees in Nairobi range from KSh 200–500 per cut, potentially higher for VIP clients).
According to our sources, the exact amount former His Excellency pays for the cut is not known but the normal price of the haircut is Ksh500.
VIP the price is negotiable. Besides, if there is any payment to be made, the commander in chief doesn’t pay physically rather his people pay the receptionist or cashier.
Post-presidency arrangements for personal staff like barbers are not documented in retirement benefit disclosures, which focus on Uhuru's official perks such as a KSh 48 million gratuity, KSh 1.6 million monthly pension, and KSh 1 million in allowances (including KSh 300,000 for housing, KSh 200,000 for fuel, KSh 200,000 for entertainment, and KSh 300,000 for utilities).
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