About
William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto has been a central figure in Kenyan politics for more than two decades. He served as Member of Parliament for Eldoret North and held several senior government positions before becoming Deputy President and later President. His political message has centred on economic inclusion, often described as the “hustler” agenda, with emphasis on agriculture, small businesses, housing, and healthcare access.
Key issues
- Bottom-up economic transformation focused on ordinary Kenyans
- Support for farmers, traders, and the informal sector
- Affordable housing programme
- Expansion of universal healthcare
- Growth of the digital economy and job creation
- Strengthening agriculture and food security
- Empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
- Infrastructure development and service delivery
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Background
Offices held
- Deputy President Kenya
- President Kenya
Education
- University of Nairobi
- Kapsabet High School
Manifesto
The manifesto focuses on accelerating bottom-up economic transformation with emphasis on empowering ordinary Kenyans. Key priorities include support for farmers and the informal sector, expansion of affordable housing, strengthening universal healthcare, growing the digital economy, creating jobs, and improving agricultural productivity and food security. The plan also prioritises support for micro, small and medium enterprises alongside continued investment in infrastructure and public service delivery.
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In the news
- Ruto: Expansion of Mzima Springs water project to begin this yearCitizen Digital · 27 Sep 2026
- Ruto turns to God as he reflects on obstacles facing his leadershipPeople Daily · 27 Sep 2026
- Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 race is free and fairThe Standard Politics · 27 Sep 2026
- Ruto answers Sifuna: Taita Taveta affordable houses will have lifts for chickensPeople Daily · 27 Sep 2026
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