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Ruto made the first move, not me, Raila defends cooperation • Mar. 12, 2025, 2:31 AM ET (The Standard)
Jesus Winner Ministry Roysambu: Kenya President Ruto's church donation sparks clashes • Mar. 10, 2025, 2:11 AM ET (BBC)
Kenya: Intererano ya Perezida William Ruto mu rusengero yateje imigumuko • Mar. 9, 2025, 11:13 PM ET (BBC)
Church, chaos and cash: Protesters storm Jesus Winner Ministry over Ruto donation • Mar. 9, 2025, 5:22 AM ET (The Standard)
Mixed reactions greet Ruto and Raila new found political alliance • Mar. 8, 2025, 4:07 AM ET (The Standard)

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Also Known As William Samoei Ruto
Born December 21, 1966 (age 58) • Kenya
Title / Office president (2022-), Kenya

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