William Ruto Biography

William Ruto is a Kenyan politician serving as the Deputy President of Kenya since 2013. Previously before landing into the position of Deputy President, Ruto was working at various ministries such as the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. He also served as the Secretary-General of KANU, which was the former political ruling party, and from December 1997 to January 2013, he served as the MP for Eldoret North Constituency. When President Uhuru Kenyatta was at Hague, William Ruto served as the acting president from the 5^th of October to the 8^th of October in 2014.

William Ruto Early Life

William was born on the 21^st of December, 1966 in Sambut town, Kimagut, Uasin Gishu County of Keya. He was born to Daniel Cheruiyot and Sarah Cheruiyot, who both lived in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. He acquired his primary education at Kerotet Primary school and proceeded to Wareng Secondary school and later on transferred to Kapsabet Boys High School for his secondary education. He got his tertiary education at the University of Nairobi, where he graduated with both degrees and a Ph.D. Ruto was also an active member of the Christian Union.

William Ruto Age and Birthday

Ruto was born on the 21^st of December, 1966 in Sambut town, Kimagut, in Uasin Gishu County of Kenya. He is now 43 years old as of 2020, and he, therefore, celebrates his birthday together with his family, friends, and colleagues on the 21^st of December every year. As of the 21^st of December,2020, Ruto will be celebrating his next birthday when he will be turning 44 years.

William Ruto parents and Siblings

Williams’s father is called Daniel Cheruiyot, while his mother is known as Sarah Cheruiyot. The information concerning Ruto’s siblings is not yet available at the moment.

William Ruto Education

Ruto acquired his primary education at Kerotet Primary School. He was later enrolled in Wareng Secondary School and, thereafter, transferred to Kapsabet Boys High School, in Nandi County. Upon completion of his secondary education, Ruto joined the University of Nairobi, wherein in 2011 he graduated with both degree and masters in Plant Ecology. The following year he studied for a Ph.D. and later graduated on the 21^st of December 2018 from the University of Nairobi. During the period of his study at the university, Ruto was an active member of the Christian Union Association, and he was acting as the chairman University of Nairobi choir.

William Ruto Wife and Children

William married his beautiful and lovely wife, Rachel Ruto, in 1991. He met Rachel at the university as she was training as a teacher. The couple is blessed with six children whose names are not known except Nadia, who was adopted in the family after she was abandoned as a newborn and was under the care of Sisters at Madre Ippolata orphanage.

William Ruto Political Career

William started his political career as an Organizing Secretary of Youth for KANU 92, A party that was formed to help and support for President Daniel Arap Moi in the 1992 political decision. In January 2006, there was an announcement that Ruto would vie for presidency position in the next general election, which was to take place in December 2007. This announcement was made by some of KANU members, including the late President Daniel Arap Moi. William vied for the presidential position, and he was a member of the Orange Democratic Movement [ODM]. After the election, Ruto had 368 votes; Raila Odinga had 2,656 votes while Musalia Mudavadi had 391 votes. At the end of the 2007 election, Ruto opted to help Raila Odinga, and so he resigned being a Secretary-General of KANU on the 6^th of October, 2007. In that election, Mwai Kibaki won as the seating president of Kenya, and Ruto returned to serve as the MP of North Eldoret in 2008.

William Ruto Salary

In his political career, Ruto is well paid as he has an annual salary of $168,000. His monthly salary ranges from $10,500 to $14,000.

William Ruto Net Worth

Ruto holds the position of the Deputy President of Kenya, and so there is no doubt that he has a handsome net worth and accumulates much wealth. Ruto’s exact net worth is under review, and we shall update as soon as we get it. 

William Ruto Wealth and Businesses

• A 1.2 billion rural home, located in Turbo in a 700=acre piece of and
• Oseng property limited
• Residential property along the Jogoo Road, Nairobi
• Orterter Enterprise Limited
• Ruto is the main shareholder in Amaco Insurance Company
• Osere flats in Rongai
• Weston Hotel
• Poultry business at Turbo home
• He has a home in Karen which is said to be millions of shillings

Assassination Attempt

Onthe28^thofJuly2017, Ruto’s home in Rongai village, Eldoret, was attacked, and a police officer guarding the place was injured in the process. At the time of the attack, Ruto and his family were not around as they had left an hour earlier for a political campaign in Kitale. However, the situation was under control as the attackers were caught and shot dead

William Ruto Wiki

• Full Name: William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Moi
• Popular as: William Ruto
• Age: 43 years old
• Date of Birth: 21^st of December, 1966
• Place of Birth: Sambut town, Kimagut, Uasin Gishu County of Keya
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Citizenship: Kenyan
• Race: Black
• Religion: Christian
• Height: Not known
• Weight: Not known
• Father’s Name: Daniel Cheruiyot
• Mother’s Name: Sarah Cheruiyot
• Siblings: Not known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse: Rachel Ruto
• Number of Children: 6
• Education: University of Nairobi
• Profession: Politician
• Political Party: Jubilee
• Salary: $168,000
• Net worth: Under review

Frequently asked questions about William Ruto

Is William Ruto dead or alive?

Ruto is alive and in good health. There is no recent news about him being sick or having health-related issues.

Who is William Ruto?

William Ruto is a Kenyan politician serving as the Deputy President of Kenya since 2013. Previously before landing into the position of Deputy President, Ruto was working at various ministries such as the Ministry of Agriculture, the 099Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. He also served as the Secretary-General of KANU, which was the former political ruling party, and from December 1997 to January 2013, he served as the MP for Eldoret North Constituency.

How old is William Ruto?

Ruto was born on the 21^st of December, 1966 in Sambut town, Kimagut, in Uasin Gishu County of Kenya. He is now 43 years old as of 2020, and he, therefore, celebrates his birthday together with his family, friends, and colleagues on the 21^st of December every year. As of the 21^st of December,2020, Ruto will be celebrating his next birthday when he will be turning 44 years.

Is William Ruto married?

William married his beautiful and lovely wife, Rachel Ruto, in 1991. He met Rachel at the university as she was training as a teacher.

How many children does William Ruto have?

William’s marriage is blessed with six children whose names are not known except Nadia, who was adopted in the family after she was abandoned as a newborn and was under the care of Sisters at Madre Ippolata orphanage.

Who are William Ruto’s parents?

Williams’s father is called Daniel Cheruiyot, while his mother is known as Sarah Cheruiyot.

How much does William Ruto earn?

In his political career, Ruto is well paid as he has an annual salary of $168,000. His monthly salary ranges from $10,500 to $14,000.

How much is William Ruto’s net worth?

Ruto holds the position of the Deputy President of Kenya, and so there is no doubt that he has a handsome net worth and accumulates much wealth. Ruto’s exact net worth is under review, and we shall update as soon as we get it. 

Where is William Ruto now?

Ruto is currently in Kenya, serving as the Deputy President of the Republic Kenya.

Where does William Ruto live?

Ruto lives in his palacial home in Sugoi, Turbo area, Rift Valley Kenya. His residential hom.e is located in Karen Nairobi, Kenya

William Ruto Contacts

• Email: dp@deputy president.go.ke
• Facebook: @wiliamsamoei
• Twitter: 2WilliamsRuto
• Website: htt//www.deputypresident.go.ke/  

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