William Ruto is one man who is blessed with an intellectual brain and persuasive power.
He is abhorred and loved in equal measure in the political landscape of the country.
He earned several monikers such as 'hustler', 'mtu shamba' from his foes and friends.
The huge wealth he owns in and out the country baffles many people.
Ruto attributes his vast health to his dedication and hard work.
Apart from the huge wealth and power the DP enjoys, these are 6 other interesting things you may not know about this Sugoi man, WSR.
1. Ruto was born on 21 December 1966 in Kamagut to Daniel Cheruiyot and Sarah Cheruiyot.
2. He attended Kerotet Primary School and later joined Wareng Secondary School for his Ordinary Levels education before proceeding to Kapsabet Boys, Nandi for his Advanced Levels.
Due to his sharp brain and dedicated efforts, Ruto was ranked the best student in his class
3. Courtesy of the abject poverty that ravaged his family, he used to sold chicken at Kambi Kuku market along the busy Eldoret — Malaba Highway.
4. After he completed his O level, he worked as a teacher at the Sirgoi Secondary school and Kamagut Secondary school before he joined politics.
5. William Ruto got married to his wife Racheal Ruto in 1991 and are blessed with six children and adopted one.
6. Ruto is a dedicated Christian, a strong believer and a member of the African Inland Church. He was once the head of a choir at a local church during his heydays.