Rachel Ruto
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.
Rachel Ruto | |
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_with_H.E._Rachel_Ruto.jpg) H.E. Rachel Ruto (left) with Deputy Chief of Staff Rosalyn Nandwa | |
| Second Lady of Kenya | |
| Assumed office 9 April 2013 | |
| Vice President | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Pauline Musyoka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rachel Chebet November 20, 1968 Kakamega, Kenya |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Educator |
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.[1]
On 17 January 2014, Rachel Ruto was awarded with the International Honorary Fellowship Award On Women Empowerment at the Binary University in Malaysia.[2]
References
- "About JoyWo."
- "Deputy President's Wife Rachel Ruto Gets Awarded With A Prestigious International Award". Ulizalinks.co.ke. 17 January 2014.
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