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William Samoei 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 · 2026-04-28
Pessimistic comment in Nairobi
Kenyan President William Ruto denies misquoted English comments in Nigeria spat
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cameoplus · 2026-04-28
Accuse in Kenya
Kenya Senator Methu says Ruto camp offered CS role and promised Sh50 million
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cameoplus · 2026-04-28
Make statement in Nairobi
Kenyan Justice Kigen dismisses ICC role bias claims, affirms rule of law
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cameoplus · 2026-04-28
Demand policy change in Malindi
Gladys Wanga backs Hassan Joho for ODM DP slot in 2027 power-sharing deal
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cameoplus · 2026-04-27
Accuse in Nairobi
Ruto blames cartels for attempts to derail SHA rollout
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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
Discuss by telephone in Cairo
Egypt and Kenya presidents discuss Nile River cooperation
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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