Rachel Ruto
Rachel Ruto | |
|---|---|
 H.E. Rachel Ruto (left) with Deputy Chief of Staff Rosalyn Nandwa | |
| Second Lady of Kenya | |
| Assumed office 9 April 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Pauline Musyoka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rachel Chebet November 20, 1968 Kakamega, Kenya |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Educator |
Rachel Ruto is the wife of William Ruto, 1st Deputy President of Kenya and the Second Lady of Kenya. She was instrumental in assisting her husband's campaign, often seen by her husband's side.
Early life[]
Rachel was born in western parts of Kenya, Kakamega county on November 20 1968
Education And career[]
Rachel went to Likuyani Primary School, Kakamega County. She then proceeded to Butere Girls High School[1] for her O and A levels. From Butere. she got a chance to join Kenyatta University for a Bachelor’s of Education Degree. She went on to earn her Master of Arts in 2011 at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Although she studied Education, she didn’t get a chance to practice teaching for long. She voluntarily retired and ventured into the tour business, taking people throughout the country to places like Maasai Mara and Mombasa.
Being the second lady[]
During her tenure as the Second Lady of Kenya, she has become an advocate for women's rights and women's empowerment. Through the Joyful Women Organization, she has spurred a table banking initiative throughout Kenya, and spreading to the rest of Africa.[2]
On 17 January 2014, Rachel Ruto was awarded with the International Honorary Fellowship Award On Women Empowerment at the Binary University in Malaysia.[3]
She has been championing for healthy living through physical exercise such as cycling and launched Mama Cycling initiative in September to promote the practice.[4]
References[]
- ^ Nyanchwani, Silas. "Where Manduli, Rachel Ruto were among the best". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "About JoyWo."
- ^ "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.
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