William Ruto
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19666.6Global Dominance: 0.02%William Ruto is the current President of Kenya, having assumed office in September 2022. He previously served as Deputy President from 2013 to 2022. Ruto is a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, known for his grassroots support and his focus on economic development and agricultural innovation. He has been involved in various political controversies but maintains a significant following. His role in the recent summit highlights Kenya's diplomatic engagement in addressing regional security issues, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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President William Ruto was criticized by Rigathi Gachagua for his scorecard at four years.
Mbadi, Ichungwah and Junet tell off Gachagua over Ruto promisesKenya· 2026-08-12
President William Ruto was part of the high-level meeting to discuss the coalition framework.
Ruto-ODM pact turns 2027 poll coalition deal amid questionsKenya· 2026-08-12President William Ruto appointed a compensation team for abduction victims.
Court calls out Ruto team for removing abduction victims from KCNHR listKenya· 2026-08-12
Gachagua claimed the President had presided over human rights violations, corruption, wastage of public resources and the weaponisation of State agencies.
Gachagua bombshell: Ruto has broken all promises that swept him to powerKenya· 2026-08-12
Marubu said that she undertook the assignment after she was asked to by President William Ruto as part of his re-election bid.
Lamu MP Marubu abandons plan to join UDA, cites frustrations from governor TimamyKenya· 2026-08-11
President William Ruto maintained that the data on health insurance contributions is important.
SHA enrollment hits 32.2 million but only 5 million pay premiumsKenya· 2026-08-11
President William Ruto has been accused by Rigathi Gachagua of betraying the trust bestowed on him by the people of Kenya.
You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells RutoKenya· 2026-08-11
President William Ruto announced plans for full government funding for students qualifying for public universities.
Why Kenyan students risk deeper debt under new university funding modelKenya· 2026-08-11
Osman declared support for President William Ruto's re-election bid.
Voter registration drive gains momentum in Mandera ahead of 2027Kenya· 2026-08-11
William Ruto is the incumbent president that the opposition is preparing to challenge in the 2027 general election.
Stop branding rivals 'moles', Kioni cautions opposition leadersKenya· 2026-08-11
Matiang’i has no personal problem with President William Ruto.
Matiang'i dismisses 'mole' claims, says he has no personal problem with RutoKenya· 2026-08-11
Gachagua accused the Ruto administration of reneging on promises not to overtax Kenyans.
Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levyKenya· 2026-08-11
William Ruto is involved in the UHC promise as the 2027 polls approach.
Ruto's UHC promise check as 2027 polls nearsKenya· 2026-08-11
President Ruto chaired the high-stakes three-day joint UDA-ODM leadership retreat in Naivasha.
High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODM, UDA meeting in NaivashaKenya· 2026-08-11
William Ruto is the President of Kenya and a key figure in the upcoming 2027 presidential election.
Game of numbers: How Ruto and rivals can win the 2027 pollKenya· 2026-08-11President William Ruto is involved in the broad-based government retreat.
Broad based PG puts fence sitters on notice as scramble for defectors intensifiesKenya· 2026-08-11
William Ruto is the President of Kenya and a key figure in the upcoming presidential contest.
Game of numbers: How 2027 will be wonKenya· 2026-08-11President Ruto chaired the high-stakes three-day joint UDA-ODM leadership retreat in Naivasha.
High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODMUDA meeting in NaivashaKenya· 2026-08-10President William Ruto confirmed that technical teams have been officially appointed to work out the details of pre-election governance and power arrangements.
Ruto, Oburu agree on team to negotiate coalition agreement and power-sharing frameworkKenya· 2026-08-10
President William Ruto has urged leaders in the broad-based government to put the interests of Kenya ahead of political differences.
Ruto: Kenya's future must come before political differencesKenya· 2026-08-10
William Ruto is the President of Kenya.
Alarm over poaching as three giraffes killed daily in N. KenyaKenya· 2026-08-10
William Ruto is the President of Kenya who is being criticized by Sifuna for failing to honor promises to sugarcane farmers.
Sifuna vows to crush sugar cartels in WesternKenya· 2026-08-10
Kalonzo alleged that some actors within the intelligence community could seek to influence public opinion by releasing polling figures favourable to President Ruto.
Kalonzo open to Sifuna as running mate in bid to unseat RutoKenya· 2026-08-10
President William Ruto has said the formation of the broad-based government has accelerated the implementation of development programmes.
Ruto: Broad-based government has accelerated delivery of development plansKenya· 2026-08-10William Ruto is the current President of Kenya and a key figure in the upcoming elections.
The race to stop Ruto: Ambitions meet hard maths of numbers gameKenya· 2026-08-10William Ruto is the President of Kenya and a key figure in the political marriage between UDA and ODM.
UDA, ODM talks that could shape the 2027 electionsKenya· 2026-08-10William Ruto campaigned for Kenya’s top job in 2022, positioning himself as the saviour of the 'hustler nation'.
Inside Ruto's four years of delayed, unfulfilled grand promisesKenya· 2026-08-10William Ruto is the current President of Kenya and a key figure in the upcoming elections.
The Race to State House: How Kenya's 2027 Front-Runners Are Shaping UpKenya· 2026-08-10William Ruto is the President of Kenya and a key figure in the United Democratic Alliance.
UDA, ODM retreat opens new battle over 2027 power-sharing dealKenya· 2026-08-10William Ruto campaigned for Kenya’s top job in 2022, positioning himself as the saviour of the 'hustler nation'.
Inside Ruto's delayed and unfulfilled grand promises nearly four years into his presidencyKenya· 2026-08-10