William Ruto
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.
Born on Dec 21, 1966 (58 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 226 | 5.98 | 17.48% | +120% | 53,771,296 | 20,676,789 | $106,000 | 40,760$ |
| South Africa | 3 | 6.00 | 1.23% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 805,427 | $350,000 | 4,753$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 125,229 | $63,000 | 132$ |
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,831 | $1,700,000 | 1,334$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,274 | $2,700,000 | 1,164$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 7.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 56,343 | $17,000 | 46$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 16,315 | $3,000 | 10$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,474 | $89,000 | 78$ |
| Totals | 235 | 315,514,312 | 21,748,682 | $5,028,000 | 48,277$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
William Ruto is the President of Kenya and is associated with the UDA party.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto defended the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP).
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Kenya:
President William Ruto Commissions the Mombasa commuter rail service in Mombasa County.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto commissions the Mombasa Commuter Rail Services, on September 17, 2025.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto defended the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP).
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Kenya:
President William Ruto Commissions the Mombasa commuter rail service in Mombasa County.
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Kenya:
The evictees are urging President William Ruto to intervene and order the degazettement of the land.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto has assured investors of economic stability as a Sh65 billion textile plant set base in Vipingo, Kilifi County.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto urged his critics to allow his administration time to deliver during the commissioning of the Mombasa commuter rail service.
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Kenya:
Experts argue that he poses the greatest threat to President William Ruto.
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