William Ruto

President of Kenya since 2022

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William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto is a Kenyan politician who is the fifth and current president of Kenya since 13 September 2022. Prior to becoming president, he served as the first elected deputy president of Kenya from 2013 to 2022. Previously, holders of the position were referred to as Vice President and the officeholder was unelected and appointed by the President. He previously served in three cabinet portfolios as the Minister for Home Affairs, the Minister of Agriculture and as Minister for Higher Education.

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Kenya's president withdraws controversial bill which sparked deadly protests Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn a bill which sparked deadly protests in Nairobi, saying he was "respecting the loud message coming from the people". Sky News - Published on June 26, 2024
India to provide USD 250 million LoC to Kenya for modernisation of its agri sector Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces India's decision to provide USD 250 million to Kenya for the modernisation of its agriculture sector. The announcement follows talks with Kenyan President.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 5, 2023
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Odinga to use 'all legal options' to challenge Kenya election result Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has said he will use "all constitutional and legal options" to challenge the country's election result - which saw deputy president William Ruto declared the winner. Sky News - Published on August 16, 2022
Ruto wins Kenya presidential election as scuffles break out at count centre Last week, millions of Kenyans exercised their democratic rights and voted for their next round of political leaders. Sky News - Published on August 15, 2022