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HE Dr William Samoei Ruto
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William Samoei Ruto was born on 21 December 1966 in Kamagut village, Uasin Gishu County. Raised in a modest farming family, he spent his childhood helping with household chores and supporting his families livelihood. His early experiences of hard work, discipline, and determination shaped his character and laid the foundation for his future in public service and national leadership.
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President William Ruto hosting his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at State House ahead of the Nairobi Africa Forward Summit_10.5.2026
President William Ruto hosting his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at State House ahead of the Nairobi Africa Forward Summit_10.5.2026
President William Ruto unveiling the Mau Forest Complex integrated conservation and livelihood improvement programme in Nakuru County_27.10.2025
President William Ruto joins school children in planting trees to mark Mazingira day at State House Nairobi _10.10.2025
President William Ruto inspecting a guard of honour during the state visit to China hosted by President Xi Jinping in Beijing_24.4.2025
President William Ruto leading the inaugural national tree planting day in Kiu Makueni County_13.11.2023
President William Ruto speech at the Africa Climate Summit at Kenyatta International Convention Centre Nairobi_6.9.2023
President William Ruto interacting with construction workers after laying the foundation stone for the 302-unit archer's post affordable housing project in Samburu_10.11.2025
President William Ruto French President Emmanuel Macron and other Heads of State and Government during the Africa Forward Summit at KICC Nairobi_12.5.2026
President William Ruto interacting with 4 K Club learners at the ASK Nairobi International Trade Fair at Jamhuri Park Nairobi_1.10.2025
President William Ruto Opening the Khwisero TVET Jitume ICT HuB in Kakamega County_3.2.2024
President William Ruto presides over the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day at the Meru ASK Showground_21.6.2025
President William Ruto touring Jitume Labs in Kinango Technical and Vocational College in Kwale County_27.7.2024
President William Ruto officially handing over the newly-built Chuka Modern Market in Tharaka Nithi County_26.4.2026
President William Ruto officially opening Jitume ICT lab at the North Rift Technical and Vocational College in Baringo County_2.8.2024
President William Ruto commissioning the Mogotio Modern Market in Baringo County_9.1.2026
President William Ruto commissioning Jitume ICT Laboratory at Ngeria TTI in Kapseret Uasin Gishu County_10.1.2025
President William Ruto inspecting completed works at the Galana Kulalu food security project in Tana River County_16.5.2025
President William Ruto presiding over the disbursement of the NYOTA North Rift Cluster business start-up capital in Eldoret_8.1.2026
President William Ruto officially launching the 25th East African Community MSMEs Trade Fair at uhuru Gardens Nairobi_11.11.2025
President William Ruto during the World MSME day at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre Nairobi County_27.6.2025
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga at Homa Bay fish market commissioning_30.5.2025
President William Ruto officially handing over the Ntulele ESP Market to traders in Narok County_6.5.2025
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki laying the foundation stone for Kabati Modern market in Murang’a County_25.4.2026
President William Ruto inspecting the ongoing Funyula Affordable Housing Project in Busia County_18.3.2026
President William Ruto presiding over the ground breaking ceremony for Webuye ESP Market in Bungoma County_1.2.2024
President William Ruto launching the Affordable Housing Programme internship programme at State House Nairobi_23.1.2026
President William Ruto laying a foundation stone for Karatina Affordable Housing Project in Nyeri County_12.1.2026
President William Ruto Affordable Housing Project progress in Kakamega County_28.10.2025
President William Ruto interacting with traders during the Hustler Fund launch at the Green Park Bus Terminus Nairobi_30.11.2022
President William Ruto touring a Fertilizer Production Plant cutaways of fertilizer bags in Nakuru County_3.3.2023
President William Ruto officially commissioned the Butere County Hospital in Kakamega County_30.10.2025
President William Ruto touring a Fertilizer Production Plant in Nakuru County_3.3.2023
President William Ruto and ODM Party Oburu Odinga during the launch of the Siaya community Digital Hub_8.3.2026
President William Ruto programme on Agriculture and Food Security Galana Kulalu Irrigation project cutaways view_2025
President William Ruto programme on Agriculture and Food Security Galana Kulalu Irrigation project aerial view_2025
President William Ruto opening the maternity wing at Embu Level 5 hospital unveiling of the plague_26.5.2023
President William Ruto inspection tour after laying a foundation stone for the Michinda social housing project in Elburgon, Molo constituency, Nakuru County_27.10.2025
President William Ruto laying a foundation stone in Mokowe Lamu County_27.2.2025
President William Ruto chairing a Cabinet Meeting at State House Nairobi_11.11.2025.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO WITH A TREE SEEDLING
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO THUMPS UP SMILING PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO FIRST LADY RACHEL RUTO AND PRESIDENT MACRON AT THE STATE BANQUET FOR THE HEADS OF STATES ATTENDING THE AFRICA FORWARD SUMMIT 2026
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO DELIVERING REPORTS ON PEACE AND SECURITY AND AU INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS AS THE AU CHAMPION FOR INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS IN ADDIS
President William Ruto meeting US President Donald Trump during the historic signing of a peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda in Washington USA_4.12.2025
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO PRESIDING OVER THE HANDOVER OF AMBULANCES AND ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES FROM THE WHO AT STATE HOUSE NAIROBI
President William Ruto State Visit to China hosted by President Xi jinping in Beijing National Anthems
President William Ruto State Visit to China hosted by President Xi jinping in Beijing Walking Shots
First Lady Rachel Ruto In Kiu Makueni County, during the National Tree Planting Day 2_13.11.2023
President William Ruto speech during the historic signing of a peace deal between the DR Congo and Rwanda in Washington USA_4.12.2025
President William Ruto handing over the new Mukuru Affordable Housing estate houses_20.5.2025
President William Ruto handing over keys to the proud new homeowners of the Machakos town Affordable Housing Programme_14.11.2025
President William Ruto Affordable Housing Project Commissioning in Roysambu Nairobi_26.2.2026.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO COMMISSIONS THE KSH 130 MILLION MODERN CT SCAN UNIT AT NAKURU COUNTY REFERRAL AND TEACHING HOSPITAL_29.10.2025.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO OPENING THE MATERNITY WING AT EMBU LEVEL 5 HOSPITAL PLAGUE_26.5.2023.
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi waving the Sword to the Crowd
President William Ruto Official Portrait
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Sword handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Presidential Standard raised
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Photo with First Lady Rachel Ruto
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Oath of Office
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Oath of Office Close Up
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Constitution handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Certificate of Inauguration handover
Speeches
President William Ruto Remarks during Mashujaa Day Celebrations in Kitui County_20.10.2025
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President William Ruto Remarks during the 62nd Madaraka Day Celebrations in Homa Bay County_1.6.2025
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President William Ruto Remarks during the 61st Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Uhuru Gardens Nairobi_12.12.2024
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President William Ruto Remarks during the 61st Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale County_20.10.2024
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President William Ruto Remarks during Madaraka Day Celebrations in Bungoma County_1.6.2024
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President William Ruto Remarks during the 60th Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Uhuru Gardens Nairobi_12.12.2023
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President William Ruto Remarks during the 60th Mashujaa Day Celebrations in Kericho County_20.10.2023
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President William Ruto Remarks during the 60th Madaraka Day Celebrations in Embu County_1.6.2023
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President William Ruto Remarks during Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium Nairobi_12.12.2022
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President William Ruto Remarks during Mashujaa Day Celebrations at Uhuru Gardens Nairobi_20.10.2022
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President William Ruto Executive Order Number 1 of 2025