KENYA ASPIRANTS 2027
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A delivery-focused manifesto built around production, opportunity, and a bottom-up economy.
UDA · National
A concise public biography of Kenya's fifth President — from his early life and education to a career in national leadership.
William Samoei Ruto was born on 21 December 1966 in Sambut, Kamagut, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. He grew up in a modest rural household in the Rift Valley.
He studied Botany and Zoology at the University of Nairobi, later completing a master's degree and a PhD in Plant Ecology.
His national career includes Member of Parliament for Eldoret North, Ministerial roles, Deputy President from 2013 to 2022, and President of Kenya from 13 September 2022.
His administration presents a development agenda centred on agriculture, affordable housing, digital public services, healthcare, manufacturing, and access to finance for small enterprises.
Sources: Office of the President of Kenya · University of Nairobi alumni records · public parliamentary records. Updated 27 September 2026.