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Ruto
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. 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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cameoplus · 2026-04-27
Make statement in Chuka Igambang'ombe Constituency
President William Ruto defends reform agenda and promises solutions for Kenya
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cameoplus · 2026-04-27
Criticize or denounce in Rubate Teachers College, Tharaka Nithi County
Ruto tells Gachagua he will not kneel before him amid Kenya feud
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cameoplus · 2026-04-26
Demand policy support in Presbyterian Teachers’ College Rubate
Kenyan President Ruto declares war on drug abuse nationwide
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conflict · 2026-04-26
Attack in Kwa Kamari Trading Centre
Kalonzo Musyoka blasts Kenya government over deadly Tseikuru attack
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cameoplus · 2026-04-24
Meet at third location in State House Nairobi
Ruto tricks ODM into State House meeting over zoning talks
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cameoplus · 2026-04-23
Praise or endorse in Nairobi
Ruto praises Museveni for protecting Uganda’s oil resources
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cameoplus · 2026-04-23
Engage in negotiation in KICC, Nairobi
Kenya's UDA admits rift with ODM over zoning, launches talks to ease tension
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cameoplus · 2026-04-22
Meet at third location in Abu Dhabi
UAE President meets Kenya counterpart to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments
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cameoplus · 2026-04-21
Accuse in Nairobi
Itumbi dismisses claims of delayed ID issuance, cites Nakuru data in political row
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cameoplus · 2026-04-20
Praise or endorse in Malava
Barasa says ODMUDA pact aims to reshape Kenya’s politics for 2027 elections
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cameoplus · 2026-04-17
Fiscal Policy Action in Nairobi
Kenya’s Ruto signs law cutting fuel VAT in half for three months
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cameoplus · 2026-04-17
Threaten to boycott/sanction in Mabera, Kuria West Constituency
Wetang'ula warns Kenya governors of criminal sanctions for skipping parliamentary committees
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cameoplus · 2026-04-15
Fiscal Policy Action in Suneka
Kenya’s Ruto cuts VAT from 16% to 8% for three months
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cameoplus · 2026-04-15
Complain officially in Nairobi
Kenyan MPs grill Energy PS Wachira over 'ghost' last-mile energy projects
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cameoplus · 2026-04-14
Make statement (other) in Nyamira County
Kenya’s President William Ruto dismisses opposition, says “None is my size”
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cameoplus · 2026-04-13
Demand policy change in Nairobi
University of Nairobi lecturers demand substantive leadership changes in Kenya
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cameoplus · 2026-04-13
Make statement in Homa Bay
Wanga says defending ODM comes before anything else
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cameoplus · 2026-04-12
Criticize or denounce in Mombasa
Kenyan President says African Union no longer fit for purpose