Socialite Huddah Monroe expresses frustration of overpricing of cars in Kenya compared to other countries
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 1 year ago
Kenyan socialite and beauty entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has expressed her dismay over the steep prices of cars in Kenya compared to other countries.
In a series of Insta stories, Huddah made a compelling case for the exorbitant pricing of vehicles in Kenya.
She compared the cost of a Range Rover in Kenya in 2015 to the price of a fully loaded Range Rover in Dubai in 2023.
The beauty entrepreneur claimed that a Range Rover in 2015 in Kenya was going for $200,000 (Ksh29.6 million) while in Dubai, a fully loaded Range Rover in 2023 is now $60,000 (Ksh8.7 million).
"Range Rover 2015 in Kenya (is) $200,000 (while in) Dubai Range Rover fully loaded 2023 (is) $60,000," she highlighted.
She also mentioned the Toyota Land Cruiser, stating that it costs a staggering $130,000 (Ksh19.2 million) in Kenya.
Her frustration with the pricing continued, as she emphasized the need for Kenyans to consider alternative options.
"When you travel you realize you've been living a lie... Laughing in my mother tongue! Old 2010-2015 model of cars being sold at that price is insane! Taking a loan to buy them is even more Crazy! Go get you a Tesla," she asserted.
Not mincing words, she argued that part of the problem was a lack of exposure.
"The problem is that a lot of people lack exposure...coz who is buying scrap metal for $200,000. Range Rover's maximum use (is) 2 years and it's problems on problems. You spend even more to fix it," she said.
Her scathing remarks continued as she pointed out the impracticality of spending such a hefty sum on vehicles that were not even the latest models.
"$200,000 and not even a 2023 model... It's already rotten adding problems to your problems. You'll be spending & spending. Better take that $ and flash it in the toilet," she emphasized.
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