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William Ruto

President of Kenya since 2022 · Kenya · On the map · Politicians · Born 1966 · age 59

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.

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2025“There is only a resolution through dialogue.”In their words'Unless the UN is reformed, its own survival is at stake,' Kenya's Ruto says; Retrieved on 25/09/2025

2024“The deployment of our security officers to Haiti has been endorsed by the Cabinet. Both houses of parliament have ratified it.”In their words28 May 2024Ruto declares ironclad support for Haiti in exclusive interview;By Hubbah Abdi,Retrieved on 28 May 2024

2022Named President of KenyaOfficefrom 13 September 20222013Named Vice-President of KenyaOffice9 April 2013 to 13 September 20222010Named Minister of Education of KenyaOffice21 April to 19 October 20102008Named Minister of Agriculture of KenyaOffice17 April 2008 to 21 April 20102002Named Minister of Home AffairsOffice30 August to 1 December 20021966Born21 December 1966

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  1. The greatest con job ever perpetrated by saying that science and facts are very stubborn.

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  2. Climate action is absolutely necessary.

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  3. You cannot reverse the trends that are going on. Floods are ravaging continents, wildfires, drought and everything in between.

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He previously served in three cabinet portfolios as the Minister for Home Affairs, the Minister of Agriculture and as Minister for Higher Education.

Country
Kenya
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1966 · age 59

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