8 Quick facts about Rachel Ruto, the first lady Kenya


Rachel Ruto is among the most influential women in Kenya. She is the wife to the fifth President of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto. Besides, she is an educator who has won awards such as International Honorary Fellowship Award at the Binary University in Malaysia. Below are quick facts about Rachel Ruto.

Quick facts about Rachel Ruto SRC: @Twitter
The second lady Kenya, Rachel Ruto SRC: @Twitter

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The first lady Kenya is also an advocate for women’s rights and empowerment. Moreover, she started a women banking initiative in Kenya and has spread it to other parts of Africa.

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Rachel is a prayerful woman who always presents her family to God. Know Rachel Ruto biography, age, education, children, salary, net worth, and more.

Quick facts about Rachel Ruto SRC: @Teacher.co.ke
Dr. William Ruto’s wife, Rachel SRC: @Teacher.co.ke

Quick facts about Rachel Ruto

1. Rachel Ruto’s real name is Rachel Chebet Ruto

Rachel Ruto was born in Kakamega County. She comes from a humble background just as most people do. However, her place of birth and her real name are controversial as she is named a Kalenjin name.

Quick facts about Rachel Ruto SRC: @Jamhuri News
Rachel Chebet, Ruto’s wife SRC: @Jamhuri News

2. She comes from a family of eight siblings

The celebrated Kenyan lady is from a big family. Her mother gave birth to five daughters and three sons. However, more about Rachel Ruto siblings is yet to be disclosed.

3. She was born in 1968

Rachel Ruto age has been a commonly asked question among Kenyans. She was born in 1968 in Likuyani in Kakamega. She is 54 years old as of 2023. Rachel Ruto’s birthday is on November 20, hence taking a Scorpio Zodiac sign.

4. She is an alluminae of Butere Girls and Kenyatta University

After sitting for her final primary level exams from Likuyani Primary, she enrolled at Butere girls for her O level and A level education. She then enrolled at Kenyatta University for a Bachelor’s Degree. Later, she joined at Catholic University of Eastern Africa and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Arts in 2011.

Rachel giving a speech during one of the conferences SRC: @Pulselive Kenya
Rachel giving a speech during one of the conferences SRC: @Pulselive Kenya

5. She is a teacher by profession

This is among the quick facts about Rachel Ruto you need to know. After her high school exams, she joined Kenyatta University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. However, after her graduation, she never ventured into teaching. Besides, she has confirmed her resignation from the profession just to concentrate on her family affairs.

6. Rachel met with her husband while in the University

Interesting, right? Rachel and her husband Dr. William Ruto met while schooling in Kenyatta University. The two lovebirds dated for a short time after which they tied a knot in 1991. Since then, they have been staying happily as husband and wife.

Ruto embracing his wife Rachel with a hug SRC: @Classic 105
Ruto embracing his wife Rachel with a hug SRC: @Classic 105

7. She is a mother of 6 kids

Who are Dr. William Ruto’s children? Ruto and his wife Rachel are blessed with six children namely; June Ruto, Nick Ruto, Charleen Ruto, Stephanie Jepchumba, Abby Ruto, and Nadia Cherono. Interestingly, Willam Ruto first daughter tied a knot to her Nigerian hubby, Alexander Ezenagu on May 27, 2021.

Dr. William Ruto's first born son, Nick Ruto with her mother during his graduation SRC: @Twitter
Dr. William Ruto’s first born son, Nick Ruto with her mother during his graduation SRC: @Twitter

William Ruto family together with the invited guests only witnessed June’s wedding at Karen. Do you know that June Ruto husband is a Law Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University?

Ruto, his wife, their daughter and their son-in-law during the wedding SRC: @The Star
Ruto, his wife, their daughter and their son-in-law during the wedding SRC: @The Star

8. Rachel is among the richest women in Kenya

What is Rachel Ruto net worth? Rachel is among the few who have risen from humble backgrounds to richness. She is an educator who pockets a good amount of money every month.

Rachel is also an advocate for women Rights and Empowerment both in Kenya and in other parts of Africa. Moreover, being a wife to the fifth president of the Republic of Kenya is evident enough of her wealth. Information about her net worth is however yet to be disclosed.

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Rachel Ruto giving a speech advising girls against ‘sponsors.’ SRC: @YouTube


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