William 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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Jul 9, 2026
Center
Kenyan president criticized by CPJ after a senior journalist was targeted for alleged abduction following critical coverage.
Renaissance values press freedom; Ruto's government is seen as threatening democratic norms in Kenya.
Jun 5, 2026
Lean Left
Kenyan President Ruto participated in the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum, alongside government officials, financiers, and industrialists from both countries.
From an ANC standpoint, Ruto's engagement validates South Africa's continental diplomacy and the African Continental Free Trade Area framework as a vehicle for shared industrial growth.