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 (59 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 | 154 | 6.16 | 14.54% | +40% | 53,771,296 | 10,947,206 | $106,000 | 21,580$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,643 | $54,000 | 52$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 162,177 | $21,000,000 | 10,289$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,229 | $2,700,000 | 1,401$ |
| Totals | 157 | 455,382,247 | 11,147,255 | $23,860,000 | 33,322$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
President William Ruto’s vigorous international promotion of Kenya as a leader in climate finance is challenged by the collapse of Koko Networks.
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Kenya:
Uhuru Kenyatta is warming up to another duel, though indirectly, with his former deputy, President William Ruto.
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Kenya:
William Ruto is the President of Kenya who has proposed various community development ideas.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto’s vigorous international promotion of Kenya as a leader in climate finance is challenged by the collapse of Koko Networks.
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Kenya:
William Ruto is mentioned as Uhuru Kenyatta's former deputy.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto during the disbursement of Sh220 million to beneficiaries of Nyota business start-up.
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Kenya:
Since taking office, Ruto has introduced the Housing Levy at 1.5 per cent of employees' salaries.
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Kenya:
Mbadi participated in similar demonstrations before joining President William Ruto's administration.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto defended the engagement, saying a broad-based arrangement would promote national unity.
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Kenya:
Gachagua accused President William Ruto of sliding into dictatorship.
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