President Ruto

President Ruto

politician Kenya

William Ruto is the current President of Kenya, having assumed office in September 2022. His administration has been focusing on regional diplomacy, particularly in relation to Somalia and the Jubaland issue. Ruto's approach seeks to recalibrate Kenya's influence in East Africa, especially after recent diplomatic setbacks, and to foster stability through closer ties with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Born on Dec 21, 1966 (59 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
97,855
Power
193$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 6.00 0.18% +0% 53,771,296 97,855 $106,000 193$
Totals 2 53,771,296 97,855 $106,000 193$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto promised that Nzoia Sugar would be revived, which the farmers are grateful for. 7

The Standard: Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff, farmers stage protests

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto is the only leader the matatu operators are willing to listen to regarding their grievances. 5

The Standard: Matatu operators decry state's silence as boda-boda riders torch vehicles

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto set the tempo when he vowed to ensure ODM is part of government in 2027. 6

The Standard: How Raila's political inheritance is being executed at his gravesite

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto set the tempo when he vowed to ensure ODM is part of government in 2027. 6

The Standard: How Raila's political inheritance is being executed right at his gravesite

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto signed eight new bills into law, proving we can multitask grief and governance. 4

The Standard: Colonial laws that keep Kenyans dancing to anarchy's tune today

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto graced the NYS graduation in Gilgil that was attended by hundreds of relatives. 5

The Standard: Motorists spend night along highway following a major traffic snarl-up

Kenya Kenya: President Ruto's loyal attack dog barks loud but he can't bite you! 4

The Standard: President Ruto's loyal attack dog barks loud but he can't bite you!

United Kingdom United Kingdom: President Ruto has taken a hard-line stance against the protests and has made controversial statements regarding the use of force. 3

BBC: Kenyan mother mourns 12-year-old shot watching TV during Saba Saba protests

Kenya Kenya: Maraga blamed President Ruto for the attack on women who gathered to speak up against the use of violence. 3

The Standard: Maraga condemns attacks at KHRC office, warns trend provokes anarchy