Find out all you need to know about William Ruto Net Worth in this article.
William Ruto is the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya. In the past, he has served as the Deputy President of Kenya, a Minister for various ministries including Education, Agriculture and Home Affairs.
Before becoming a Minister, he served as the Member of Parliament for Eldoret North Constituency between 1997 to 2013.
Asides from exploring William Ruto’s Net Worth including his properties and sources of income, this article will also have a look at his biography, career in politics, and marriage life.
William Ruto’s Biography
William Ruto was born on 21st December 1966 in Kamagut. His parents are the late Mzee Daniel Cheruiyot and Mama Sarah Cheruiyot.
William Ruto is husband to Racheal Ruto and he has 7 children. They include;
- Nick Ruto
- George Kimutai Ruto
- Charlene Ruto
- Abby Cherop Ruto
- Stephanie Jepchumba Ruto
- Nadia Cherono (Adopted)
- Nick Ruto
Focusing on his Primary education, William Ruto attended Kamagut Primary School and Kerotet Primary School. After seating and excelling in his KCPE Examinations, he was admitted to Kapsabet High School which is located in Nandi County.
After completing his high school education, he enrolled at the University of Nairobi and pursued a course in Botany and Zoology. At the moment, he is also a Master’s and PHD Graduate from the University of Nairobi.
During his early years while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree course at UoN he was a very active member of the Christian Union. He was also the leader of the UoN choir. His dedication to Church activities enabled him to meet the Late Former President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi who introduced him to politics.
Which Tribe is William Ruto
William Ruto is Kalenjin by tribe and Nandi by Sub-tribe
Who is the Father of William Ruto
The father of William Ruto is the late Mzee Daniel Cheruiyot while his mother is Mama Sarah Cheruiyot.
William Ruto’s Career
After graduating from the University of Nairobi, life was not easy for William Ruto. At first he was employed as a teacher from 1990 to 1992 in Northern Rift Valley. William Ruto has also served as a religious leader at the Africa Inland Church (AIC)
In 1997, William Ruto vied for the Eldoret North Parliamentary seat. By God’s grace, he was able to win it after beating the incumbent M.P Reuben Chesire (Moi’s preferred candidate). He retained this seat until the year 2007 using KANU Party. From 2007 to 2013, he retained the seat using the Orange Democratic Movement.
In 2008, he was appointed as the Minister for Agriculture under the Grand Coalition Government. In 2010, he was transferred to the Ministry of Education. He swapped positions with Sally Kosgei.
On August 24th 2011, William Ruto was relieved his duties by the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga due to unclear circumstances.
In 2013, William Ruto joined forces with Uhuru Kenyatta. He became his running mate. Together they won the elections and Ruto served as the Deputy President of Kenya from the 2013 to 2022.
At the moment, William Ruto is the Fifth President of the Republic of Kenya. He is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Kenya. He won the 2022 elections with 7,176,141 votes after beating his closest competitor Raila Amollo Odinga who had 6,942,930 votes.
William Ruto is expected to serve the people of Kenya up to the year 2027 when the next general elections will be held.
William Ruto’s Marriage Life
William Ruto is a married man. So many tend to ask the question, How Many Wives does William Ruto Have? The answer is that William Ruto has one wife.
William Ruto’s Wife is the one and only Rachel Chebet Ruto. The pair got married in the year 1991. Since then, they have been living as husband and wife.
William Ruto Children
William Ruto is the proud father of 7 Kids. They include;
- June Ruto
- Nick Ruto
- Charlene Ruto
- Nick Ruto
- Nadia Cherono (Adopted)
- Stephanie Jepchumba Ruto
William Ruto Net Worth
William Ruto Net Worth is estimated to be over 100 Billion Kenya Shillings. He is indeed a wealthy man. From selling chicken and hustling odd jobs, this gentleman has rises above the odds to become one of the richest people in Kenya.
Below is a table showing William Ruto Net Worth growth since 2020
| William Ruto Net Worth Growth | |
| William Ruto Net Worth 2024 | 100 Billion KES |
| William Ruto Net Worth 2023 | – |
| William Ruto Net Worth 2022 | – |
| William Ruto Net Worth 2021 | – |
| William Ruto Net Worth 2020 | – |
William Ruto’s Sources of Income
President’s Salary
As the President of Kenya, William Ruto enjoys a basic salary of KES 886,250 and a gross salary of KES 1,443,750. Every month, he adds his financial value by more than a million from his salary alone.
Amaco Insurance
William Ruto is the biggest shareholder of Amaco Insurance. It is reported that he owns shares worth a whooping Billion Kenya shillings.
Amaco is one of the oldest insurers in Kenya. It provides health, life, travel, house, business, car and house insurance. Upon conducting a detailed financial research and analysis, I would say that
Hotels
Not only is William Ruto a leader, but he is also an entrepreneur. He is the owner of several chains of hotels including Sentrim 680 Hotel, Weston Hotel and Mombasa Dolphin Hotel.
Sentrim 680 is valued to be over 3 Billion Kenya Shillings. It is located along Kenyatta Avenue. The hotel has 10 storeys and approximately 256 rooms.
On the other hand, Weston Hotel is located on Langata Road just opposite Wilson Airport. The hotel boasts of over 100 superior rooms, 6 executive suites, 3 junior suites and 1 Presidential suite. According to insider reports, this hotel is valued to be around 2 Billon Kenya Shillings.
Lastly, the Mombasa Dolphin Hotel is situated in Shanzu and occupies an area of 10 acres. The hotel has 3 floors and a breathtaking oceanic view. As of 2024, this hotel is valued to be over 600 Million Kenya shillings.
Rental Income
William Ruto owns several rental flats including flats in Rongai and along Jogoo Road. We at Los Angeles Uncovered believes he owns more flats across different parts of the country.
Poultry Business
Poultry is one of the most of the most profitable businesses in Kenya. Before all the fame and money, William Ruto was a chicken seller. To this date, he stills keeps chickens and his Turbo business hub is valued to be over 830 Million Kenya Shillings.
Properties Owned by William Ruto
William Ruto Net Worth of over 100 Billion Kenya shillings comprises of properties such as;
- Palatial Home located in Moiben.
- 3 Eurocopter Helicopters each estimated to be around 300 Million Kenya Shillings.
- 400,000 Safaricom Shares.
- 8,000 shares at Kenya Airways.
- Expensive cars such as Toyota Lexus LX 570, Mercedes Benz S-500, Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series and a Range Rover Sport just to mention a few.
- Expensive Gold Watches worth millions.
- 87% of Mediamax Network.
- Thousands of acres in different parts of the country
William Ruto’s Profile Summary
Here is brief profile summary about William Ruto, the fifth President of Kenya.
| Official Names | William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto |
| Date of Birth | 21 December 1966 |
| Age | 57 Years |
| Spouse | Rachel Chebet Ruto |
| Height | – |
| Weight | – |
| Residence | State House and Moiben |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Profession | Politician and Current President of Kenya |
| Children | 7 |
| Net Worth | 100 Billion KES and rising. |
William Ruto Social Media Handles
William Ruto is a very active person on social media. You can find him on X, Instagram and Facebook using the handles below;
X: William Ruto
Instagram: William Ruto
Facebook: William Ruto
William Ruto Private Jet
Recently, William Ruto faced a lot of scrutiny after information leaked that he had a private jet from Dubai to USA at a cost of 200 Million Kenya Shillings.
In response, William Ruto refuted the claims and said that he used only 10 Million Kenya Shillings which was contributed by his ‘Friends’
Details about the ‘William Ruto Private Jet‘ are still unclear and nobody knows exactly how much he used.
Frequently Asked Questions About William Ruto
How old is William Ruto
William Ruto is 57 years old as of 2024
Who is the Father of William Samoei Ruto?
The father of William Ruto is Mzee Daniel Cheruiyot
How Many Wives does William Ruto Have
Despite the rumours that William Ruto has more than 1 wife, we at Los Angeles Uncovered believe he has only 1 wife and her name is Rachel Chebet Ruto.