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{{Short description|First Lady of Kenya since 2022}} |
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| name = Rachel Ruto |
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| term_start1 = 9 April 2013 |
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| term_end1 = 13 September 2022 |
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| 1namedata1 = [[Uhuru Kenyatta]] |
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| predecessor1 = Pauline Musyoka |
| predecessor1 = Pauline Musyoka |
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| birth_name = Rachel Chebet |
| birth_name = Rachel Chebet |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|11|20|df=yes}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|11|20|df=yes}} |
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| birth_place = Likuyani, [[Kakamega]], [[Kenya]] |
| birth_place = Likuyani, [[Kakamega]], [[Kenya]] |
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* [[Kenyatta University]] |
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* [[Catholic University of Eastern Africa]]}} |
* [[Catholic University of Eastern Africa|CUEA]]}} |
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| occupation = [[Teacher]] |
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| party = [[United Democratic Alliance (Kenya)|UDA]] |
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'''Rachel Chebet Ruto''' (born 20 November 1969) is a Kenyan educator currently serving as the [[First Lady of Kenya]]. She is the wife |
'''Rachel Chebet Ruto''' (born 20 November 1969) is a Kenyan educator currently serving as the [[First Lady of Kenya]]. She is the wife of [[William Ruto]], the fifth and current [[President of Kenya]]. |
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Although the first lady has been prominent for her spirituality, she has never condemned police brutality against innocent Kenyan demonstrators. Ironically, Rachel recently while speaking at the African Union Summit mentioned that she is using "Faith Diplomacy" to empower women economically. At the same time, she supports her husband's harsh over-axation. Many common people have questioned her sincerity, and accuse her for watching and doing nothing while her husband President Ruto was quickly transforming into a vengeful despot and ruthless dictator. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-19 |title=I’m using faith diplomacy to empower Kenyan women, Rachel Ruto says at AU summit |url=https://nation.africa/kenya/news/i-m-using-faith-diplomacy-to-empower-kenyan-women-rachel-ruto-says-at-au-summit--4129818 |access-date=2023-02-23 |website=Nation |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Rachel Chebet was born in [[Likuyani]], [[Kakamega County]], [[Western Province (Kenya)|Western Region]] on 20 November 1968. |
Rachel Chebet was born in [[Likuyani]], [[Kakamega County]], [[Western Province (Kenya)|Western Region]] on 20 November 1968.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-05|title=Get to know the incoming first lady Rachael Ruto|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-08-18-get-to-know-the-incoming-first-lady-rachael-ruto/|access-date=2022-09-22 |website=The Star|language=en}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-05|title=Get to know the incoming first lady Rachael Ruto|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-08-18-get-to-know-the-incoming-first-lady-rachael-ruto/|access-date=2022-09-22 |website=The Star|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Education and career == |
== Education and career == |
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She went to Likuyani Primary School, [[Kakamega County]] |
She went to Likuyani Primary School, [[Kakamega County]] and thereafter proceeded to [[Butere Girls High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nyanchwani|first=Silas|title=Where Manduli, Rachel Ruto were among the best|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/the-standard/2001400038/where-manduli-rachel-ruto-were-among-the-best|access-date=2021-12-02|website=Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle|language=en}}</ref> for her O and A levels. She passed her advanced level education and subsequently was called to join the [[Kenyatta University]] where she pursued a [[Bachelor of Education]] ([[Arts]]) degree. She went on to earn her [[Master of Arts]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-30|title=DP William Ruto congratulates his wife Rachel after her graduation|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/article/2000221531/dp-william-ruto-congratulates-his-wife-rachel-after-her-graduation|website=The Standard|language=en}}</ref> in 2011 at the [[Catholic University of Eastern Africa]]. |
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Although she studied Education, she did not get a chance to practice teaching for long |
Although she studied Education, she did not get a chance to practice teaching for long as she voluntarily retired and ventured into entrepreneurship in the tour and travel business focused on tourist trap cities in the country. |
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== Philanthropy and Activism == |
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She became an advocate for women's rights and empowerment. |
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During her tenure as the Second Lady of Kenya, she became an advocate for women's rights and women's empowerment. Through the [http://joywo.org/ Joyful Women Organization], she spurred a table banking initiative throughout Kenya, and spread to the rest of Africa.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.joywo.org/about-us/ |title= About JoyWo..}}</ref> |
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On 17 January 2014, Rachel Ruto was awarded the International Honorary Fellowship Award On Women Empowerment at the Binary University in Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ulizalinks.co.ke/deputy-presidents-wife-rachel-ruto-gets-awarded-prestigious-international-award/|title=Deputy President's Wife Rachel Ruto Gets Awarded With A Prestigious International Award|website=Ulizalinks.co.ke|date=17 January 2014}}</ref> |
On 17 January 2014, Rachel Ruto was awarded the International Honorary Fellowship Award On Women Empowerment at the Binary University in Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ulizalinks.co.ke/deputy-presidents-wife-rachel-ruto-gets-awarded-prestigious-international-award/|title=Deputy President's Wife Rachel Ruto Gets Awarded With A Prestigious International Award|website=Ulizalinks.co.ke|date=17 January 2014}}</ref> |
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She has been championing for healthy living through physical exercise such as cycling and launched Mama Cycling |
She has been championing for healthy living through physical exercise such as cycling and launched the Mama Cycling Initiative in September to promote the practice.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mabonga|first=Masolo|date=2020-12-20|title=Rachel Ruto cycles for 146km to promote non-motorised mode of transport|url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/397501-rachel-ruto-cyles-146km-promote-motorised-mode-transport.html|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Tuko.co.ke − Kenya news.|language=en}}</ref> |
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In March 2023, she expressed opposition to same sex relationships, following a Kenyan Supreme Court ruling allowing LGBTQ groups to organise. |
In March 2023, she expressed opposition to same sex relationships, following a Kenyan Supreme Court ruling allowing LGBTQ groups to organise.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kenya’s First Lady declares national prayers against homosexuality |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/kenyas-first-lady-declares-national-prayers-against-homosexuality/ |website=Vanguard |access-date=6 March 2023}}</ref> |
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==Family== |
==Family== |
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Rachel and [[William Ruto|William]] were married in 1991<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-16|title=Rachel Ruto hosts Bishop who officiated wedding with Ruto|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-09-16-rachel-ruto-hosts-bishop-who-officiated-wedding-with-ruto/|access-date=2022-09-22|website=The Star|language=en}}</ref> at the [[Africa Inland Church|AIC]] church. They met while they were in university at a [[Christian unions (student groups)|Christian Union]] rally at the [[University of Nairobi]]. Rachel was studying [[education]] at [[Kenyatta University]] while her husband was taking [[botany]] and [[zoology]] at the [[University of Nairobi]]. The couple has six children including [[Charlene Ruto|Charlene]]. The couple adopted baby Nadia, who had been buried alive. They named the baby Cherono, after [[William Ruto| |
Rachel and [[William Ruto|William]] were married in 1991<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-16|title=Rachel Ruto hosts Bishop who officiated wedding with Ruto|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-09-16-rachel-ruto-hosts-bishop-who-officiated-wedding-with-ruto/|access-date=2022-09-22|website=The Star|language=en}}</ref> at the [[Africa Inland Church|AIC]] church. They met while they were in university at a [[Christian unions (student groups)|Christian Union]] rally at the [[University of Nairobi]]. Rachel was studying [[education]] at [[Kenyatta University]] while her husband was taking [[botany]] and [[zoology]] at the [[University of Nairobi]]. The couple has six children including [[Charlene Ruto|Charlene]]. The couple adopted baby Nadia, who had been buried alive. They named the baby Cherono, after [[William Ruto|Ruto's]] mother.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-22 |title=Rachel Ruto Biography, Age, Education, Family Career and Projects|url=https://whownskenya.com/index.php/2021/05/28/rachel-ruto-biography-age-education-family-career-and-projects/|access-date=2022-09-22|website=The Informer whownskenya|language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Kenyatta University alumni]] |
[[Category:Kenyatta University alumni]] |
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[[Category:Catholic University of Eastern Africa alumni]] |
[[Category:Catholic University of Eastern Africa alumni]] |
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[[Category:Alumni of Butere Girls High School]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:33, 29 October 2024
Rachel Ruto | |
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.jpg) Rachel Ruto in 2022 | |
| First Lady of Kenya | |
| Assumed role 13 September 2022 | |
| President | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Margaret Kenyatta |
| Second Lady of Kenya | |
| In role 9 April 2013 – 13 September 2022 | |
| President | Uhuru Kenyatta |
| Preceded by | Pauline Musyoka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rachel Chebet 20 November 1969 Likuyani, Kakamega, Kenya |
| Political party | UDA |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6, including Charlene Ruto |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Rachel Chebet Ruto (born 20 November 1969) is a Kenyan educator currently serving as the First Lady of Kenya. She is the wife of William Ruto, the fifth and current President of Kenya.
Early life
[edit]Rachel Chebet was born in Likuyani, Kakamega County, Western Region on 20 November 1968.[1]
Education and career
[edit]She went to Likuyani Primary School, Kakamega County and thereafter proceeded to Butere Girls High School[2] for her O and A levels. She passed her advanced level education and subsequently was called to join the Kenyatta University where she pursued a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree. She went on to earn her Master of Arts[3] in 2011 at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Although she studied Education, she did not get a chance to practice teaching for long as she voluntarily retired and ventured into entrepreneurship in the tour and travel business focused on tourist trap cities in the country.
Philanthropy and Activism
[edit]She became an advocate for women's rights and empowerment.
On 17 January 2014, Rachel Ruto was awarded the International Honorary Fellowship Award On Women Empowerment at the Binary University in Malaysia.[4]
She has been championing for healthy living through physical exercise such as cycling and launched the Mama Cycling Initiative in September to promote the practice.[5]
In March 2023, she expressed opposition to same sex relationships, following a Kenyan Supreme Court ruling allowing LGBTQ groups to organise.[6]
Family
[edit]Rachel and William were married in 1991[7] at the AIC church. They met while they were in university at a Christian Union rally at the University of Nairobi. Rachel was studying education at Kenyatta University while her husband was taking botany and zoology at the University of Nairobi. The couple has six children including Charlene. The couple adopted baby Nadia, who had been buried alive. They named the baby Cherono, after Ruto's mother.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Get to know the incoming first lady Rachael Ruto". The Star. 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ Nyanchwani, Silas. "Where Manduli, Rachel Ruto were among the best". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "DP William Ruto congratulates his wife Rachel after her graduation". The Standard. 2016-10-30.
- ^ "Deputy President's Wife Rachel Ruto Gets Awarded With A Prestigious International Award". Ulizalinks.co.ke. 17 January 2014.
- ^ Mabonga, Masolo (2020-12-20). "Rachel Ruto cycles for 146km to promote non-motorised mode of transport". Tuko.co.ke − Kenya news. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ^ "Kenya's First Lady declares national prayers against homosexuality". Vanguard. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Rachel Ruto hosts Bishop who officiated wedding with Ruto". The Star. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ "Rachel Ruto Biography, Age, Education, Family Career and Projects". The Informer whownskenya. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-22.