Deputy President William Ruto is one of the most powerful politicians.
Born on 21 December 1966, Ruto has risen through ranks to become the second in command.
He previously served in different capacities including Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Higher Education.
He was also Secretary General of KANU following his election as Eldoret North MP.
Ruto has since hinted at contesting for the nation’s top seat. He remains one of the most influential leaders not only in the Rift Valley but also entire nation. The walk to success for Ruto was not easy. Ruto braved the scorching sun to sell chicken in order to pay bills.
On March 4, 2013, he became Deputy President below President Uhuru Kenyatta. Things were not easy for Ruto even after being elected into office.
He and Uhuru were taken to International Criminal Court (ICC) for allegedly being involvement in Kenya's 2007-8 electoral violence.
The two were later set free after the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence against them. Ruto has since grown into a man everyone eyeing the Presidency gets sleepless nights whenever he hears his name. Here are TBT Photos to prove ametoka mbali.
DP Ruto with his friends [ Photo/tuko.co.ke]
DP Ruto with his friends [ Photo/tuko.co.ke]
DP Ruto with his friends [ Photo/tuko.co.ke]
DP Ruto with his friend [ Photo/tuko.co.ke]