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 | 259 | 5.22 | 16.06% | +50% | 53,771,296 | 12,951,115 | $106,000 | 25,531$ |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 3.00 | 0.18% | +80% | 67,886,011 | 217,119 | $2,700,000 | 8,635$ |
| Jamaica | 3 | 3.33 | 0.21% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 6,234 | $15,000 | 32$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 2.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 12,346 | $700,000 | 999$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 3.00 | 0.15% | +20% | 59,734,213 | 107,791 | $63,000 | 114$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,867 | $210,000 | 125$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,229 | $110,000 | 65$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 279,106 | $1,119,000 | 1,142$ |
| Totals | 273 | 476,812,799 | 13,579,807 | $5,023,000 | 36,643$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
William Ruto rallies support for Harambee Stars ahead of the CHAN opener.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto promised Sh 600 million if the Kenyan national football team conquers the championship.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto has sent me with greetings.
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Kenya:
President Ruto has been noted for his growing donations to the Church and his role in the political landscape of Kenya.
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Kenya:
William Ruto is the President of Kenya and chair of the East Africa Community.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to support Harambee Stars as they face DR Congo as the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament begins.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto has re-engineered the university funding model adopted in 2023 after three previous attempts aimed at fixing the financing of higher education.
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Kenya:
William Ruto is the President of Kenya and is involved in a court case regarding the source of funds distributed by his government.
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Kenya:
Presidents William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni decried the various challenges to doing business in the region.
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Kenya:
William Ruto is the President of Kenya and is mentioned in relation to the empowerment battalion.
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