Also known as: Mrs Ruto · First Lady Rachel Ruto · First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto · Mama Rachel Ruto
First Lady of Kenya who advocates for women's economic empowerment, environmental conservation, and child welfare through national initiatives.
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NAIROBI, Kenya May 20 – First Lady, Rachel Ruto visited the Asyl Miras Center for children living with autism in Astana, Kazakhstan, where she acknowledged the institution’s comprehensive approach to supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. …
Rachel Ruto Highlights Need for Greater Autism Support in KenyaCapital News
… He went on: “Kenya, on its part, has established itself as East Africa’s leading commercial, logistics, financial, and innovation hub.” President Ruto, who is on a two-day State Visit to Kazakhstan, is accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Aff …
Ruto, Tokayev pledge stronger Kenya-Kazakhstan trade tiesCitizen Digital
… Present were First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries William Kabogo (ICT) and Lee Kinyanjui (Trade), among others. …
Kenya, Kazakhstan sign agreements to deepen trade and diplomatic tiesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWilliam Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto and Emmanuel Macron during a State House, Nairobi state banquet for heads of state and government attending the inaugural Africa Forward Summit 2026. …
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actorsCitizen Digital
… as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter That warning came into sharp focus during the High-Level Side Event on Building Safer Digital Spaces for Children in Africa in an AI-Driven World, where Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto …
OPINION: Africa’s digital revolution cannot come at the expense of its childrenCapital News
… The President, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, was received by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence Industry Vuqar Mustafayev and Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Kenya Sultan Hajiyev upon arrival. …
President Ruto Begins Azerbaijan Visit for Bilateral Talks and Urban Development ForumCitizen Digital
… lding Safer Digital Spaces for Children in Africa at the Africa Forward Summit, the leaders emphasised the urgent need for governments, technology companies, parents, educators, and communities to work together to protect children online.The meeting, led by First Lady Rachel Ruto …
First ladies call for collective approach in children's digital safetyCapital News
… The meeting was led by Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto, who underscored the dual nature of digital transformation—its ability to unlock opportunity while also exposing children to new and evolving risks. …
Rachel Ruto leads African call for protection of children in AI-driven digital world at Africa Forward SummitThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFirst Lady Rachel Ruto speaks during a forum attended by First Ladies from various African countries during the African Forward Summit. …
Rachel Ruto leads African call to protect children in AI-driven digital worldCitizen Digital
… The report further cited First Lady Rachel Ruto for social development work in agriculture, food security and community empowerment. …
Waiguru, Koome, Miano cited among women recognised for driving reforms and service deliveryA BBC investigation has identified at least 30 children, mostly British, feared to have been conceived through IVF treatment in northern Cyprus using wrong sperm or egg donors than those selected by parents. Three staff members at Dogus IVF Centre are suspected of misleading parents about donors, though one denies wrongdoing and two have not responded.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
A BBC investigation has identified at least 30 children, mostly British, feared to have been conceived through IVF treatment in northern Cyprus using wrong sperm or egg donors than those selected by parents. Three staff members at Dogus IVF Centre are suspected of misleading parents about donors, though one denies wrongdoing and two have not responded.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, died on Saturday morning following a sudden heart attack. President Ruto and leaders across the political divide sent condolences to the family.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's daughter Charlene held a traditional Koito ak Chaik engagement ceremony in Kilgoris with Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaiah Yunke, which brought together senior political figures from Kenya and Tanzania for family rituals and celebrations.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Harriette Chiggai, Presidential Advisor on Women's Rights, told the Women Achievers Africa Conference that economic hardship and career demands should not excuse parental neglect, and stressed the importance of both mothers and fathers being intentionally present in raising their children.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for greater investment in grassroots women-led enterprises across Africa, urging governments, financial institutions and development partners to expand access to capital, markets and skills. She highlighted initiatives such as table banking, financial literacy programmes and the Joyful Women Organization as examples of targeted support that can transform livelihoods and build resilient communities.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Women engineers have been challenged to take a leading role in designing innovative solutions and positioning themselves at the forefront of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, smart cities, and robotics during the Second Women Engineers Summit in Nakuru.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government officials have called for women engineers to lead development of innovative solutions to Kenya's challenges in housing, energy, climate and AI. Women currently account for 11 to 14 per cent of registered engineers in Kenya, according to the Engineers Board of Kenya.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of the Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme, which aims to plant more than 40 million tree seedlings over the next decade to rehabilitate the forest and support the national campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of a long-term conservation programme targeting the planting of more than 40 million seedlings over the next decade to restore degraded forest landscapes. The First Lady adopted 33 hectares within the forest as part of the restoration campaign.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Over 1,650 learners at Karen C Comprehensive School received shoes donated through First Lady Rachel Ruto's initiative aimed at promoting dignity and inclusivity in education, part of the Voice of Children programme providing school supplies and essential needs.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflects on a ceremony at Gilgil Stadium where sixteen empty places marked the deaths of schoolgirls, with First Lady Rachel Ruto and national leaders present in silence.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
A joint memorial service was held at Gilgil Stadium in Nakuru County for 15 schoolgirls who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School two weeks prior. The ceremony, attended by hundreds of mourners including the First Lady and government officials, saw families honour the departed students amid renewed calls for stricter fire safety enforcement in learning institutions.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy Inspector General Edward Mbugua, founder of Utumishi Girls Academy, has proposed abolishing boarding schools in Kenya and converting dormitories into laboratories and workshops. Speaking at a memorial service for sixteen Utumishi Girls High School students who died in a dormitory fire on May 27, Mbugua urged the government and education stakeholders to transition toward day schooling and strengthen local schools to prevent similar tragedies.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto did not attend a national memorial service in Gilgil, Nakuru County, for 16 students who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire; First Lady Rachel Ruto led the ceremony alongside senior government officials instead, while the President hosted grassroots leaders from Marsabit County at State House.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
A memorial service for 16 Utumishi Girls students who died in a school fire last month was held at Gilgil Stadium, led by First Lady Rachel Ruto and attended by senior government officials and bereaved families. The bodies of 15 victims present at the stadium will be released to families for burial, with one student already buried previously in Kwale County.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Finland have signed memoranda of understanding on education (covering technical and vocational training, teacher development, and competency-based learning), digital innovation (digitisation of public services and digital transformation), and climate action (climate change resilience, environmental sustainability, and green growth). President William Ruto witnessed the ceremony with President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on June 10, 2026.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto arrived in Helsinki for a two-day state visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations, trade, investment, technology partnerships, and cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development. During his preceding Norway visit, Ruto met with Norwegian officials and businesses to advance Kenya-Norway cooperation on shipping, blue economy, and sovereign wealth fund management, resulting in Norwegian firms' commitment to recruit 120 Kenyan seafarers by end-of-year and 1,000 more by 2030.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told Norwegian investors at a business forum in Oslo that Kenya offers clean energy, regional connectivity, and a young workforce as an attractive investment hub for expanding across Africa. The two countries are deepening cooperation in electric mobility, the blue economy, and fisheries, with bilateral trade currently at $54 million in 2025 but targeted to reach $500 million.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told Norwegian business leaders at a forum in Oslo that Kenya offers a young workforce, strategic continental location, and clean energy systems, while highlighting Norway's expertise in clean energy, maritime technology, and sustainable fisheries as complementary strengths for partnership.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto oversaw the signing of three major cooperation agreements with Finland during a State Visit to Helsinki, covering education, technology, and climate action. The agreements are expected to deepen bilateral relations through practical collaboration in TVET, digital transformation, and climate initiatives.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto pledged to deepen economic, diplomatic, and strategic ties with South Africa during a State Visit to Pretoria, saying the two nations are key players in elevating Africa's voice on the global stage and positioning themselves as drivers of Africa's transformation.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto travelled to South Africa on Wednesday aboard a privately chartered Boeing Business Jet 2, as Kenya's official presidential aircraft—a Fokker 70 acquired in 1995—remains out of service in the Netherlands since August 2025.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, on Wednesday for a two-day State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and South Africa. Ruto described Kenya-South Africa ties as a strategic partnership anchored on trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine development, with a shared vision for Africa's economic transformation.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Diaspora Women Leaders Caucus, First Lady Rachel Ruto, and the Joyful Women Organization have agreed to collaborate on linking Kenyan women entrepreneurs to international markets and expanding global opportunities for locally made products, with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs coordinating implementation.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will visit Finland from June 10 for a two-day state visit hosted by President Alexander Stubb, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, trade, and investment ties between the two countries. The visit will include official discussions at the Presidential Palace on topics including the UN system, mediation, regional issues, and trade promotion, along with a joint press conference and ceremonies in Helsinki.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for state-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect resulting from a 1965 Cabinet Sessional Paper that concentrated development on so-called "high potential" areas, leaving the northern frontier without adequate roads, water, healthcare or schools.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto emotionally recounted the loss of his first-born son while addressing maternal and newborn deaths in Kenya at the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, saying the experience remains personal to him and First Lady Rachel Ruto.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gloria Orwoba criticized the government for proceeding with the National Prayer Breakfast while a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County killed 16 learners and injured 79 others. She argued the event should have been cancelled in honour of the deceased and accused the government of failing to implement school safety measures despite previous tragedies.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →