William Samoei Ruto
William Samoei Ruto is a Kenyan politician who has served as the President of Kenya since September 2022. Prior to his presidency, he held various positions in government, including Deputy President from 2013 to 2022. He is known for his focus on economic development, youth empowerment, and agricultural reform. Ruto was in the news for attending a high-level humanitarian conference aimed at addressing the crisis in Sudan and advocating for a humanitarian ceasefire during Ramadan.
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 | 2 | 5.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 72,441 | $106,000 | 143$ |
| Totals | 2 | 53,771,296 | 72,441 | $106,000 | 143$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
President William Ruto has appointed Abbas Gullet as the chairperson of the Kenyatta National Hospital Board.
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Kenya:
William Samoei Ruto is a man in trouble because the people who narrowly elected him in August 2022 are very unhappy with his performance.
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Kenya:
President William Samoei Ruto is urged not to be hosted by the UK due to concerns over human rights violations in Kenya.
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Kenya:
President William Ruto has appointed Major General David Ketter as the new commander of the Kenya Army.
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United Kingdom:
William Samoei Ruto expressed hope that Pope Leo XIV’s papacy will uplift the poor and champion peace and justice.
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United Arab Emirates:
William Samoei Ruto is the President of the Republic of Kenya who welcomed Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to Nairobi.
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Kenya:
Mudavadi is firmly in the Government under the Kenya Kwanza Alliance Administration led by H.E. Dr William Samoei Ruto.
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Kenya:
President William Samoei Ruto has arrived in Sagana ahead of the Mt. Kenya development tour beginning tomorrow.
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Netherlands:
President William Samoei Ruto welcomed the Dutch royal couple during their state visit.
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Kenya:
William Samoei Ruto miraculously outmanoeuvred Raila Odinga in the 2022 presidential election.
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