William Ruto
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 57 |
| Date of birth | December 21,1966 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Kamagut |
| Kenya | |
| Spouse | Rachel Ruto |
| Children | Nick Ruto |
| Abby Cherop Ruto | |
| Charlene Chelagat Ruto | |
| June Ruto | |
| Parents | Mzee Daniel Cheruiyot |
| Mama Sarah Cheruiyot | |
| Job | Teacher |
| Politician | |
| Education | University of Nairobi |
| Kapsabet High School | |
| Party | United Democratic Alliance |
| Siblings | Paulo Martim Ruto |
| Previous position | Acting President of Kenya (2014–2014) |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Founded | United Democratic Movement |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 441887 |
William Ruto Life story
William Kipchirchir Samoei arap Ruto CGH is a Kenyan politician who since 13 September 2022 has been serving as the fifth president of Kenya. Prior to becoming president, he served as the first elected deputy president of Kenya from 2013 to 2022.
Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
... President William Ruto is leading the exercise in Makueni in the east of the country...
Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya
... One man, President William Ruto, wore a formal blue suit...
King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence
... On this first day of the state visit, Kenya s President William Ruto hosted a meeting with King Charles, before visiting a museum dedicated to Kenya s history and its battle of independence...
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
... An admission that the government is seeking more funding may not sit well with many in the country who already reeling from tax hikes introduced by President William Ruto since he came into office a year ago...
King Charles to acknowledge 'painful' Kenya history on state visit
... " In Kenya, he will meet President William Ruto, attend a state banquet, and meet Kenyan Marines training with the UK Royal Marines...
Kenya's Lake Baringo: Surviving hippo and crocodile attacks
... The latest lrgal action coincides with the government and African Union (AU) co-hosting the first ever Africa climate summit in the capital, Nairobi, with President William Ruto arriving in an energy-saving electric car...
LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
... Kenya s President William Ruto has not commented on Mr Kaluma s plans, but said earlier this year that...
Kenya starvation cult: 'My wife and six children followed Pastor Mackenzie'
... President William Ruto has promised to set up a commission of inquiry into what happened but the authorities themselves face tough questions...
COP27: Ukraine a reason to act fast on climate change - Rishi Sunak
By Georgina RannardClimate and science reporter, Bbc News
The War in Ukraine is a reason to act faster to tackle Climate Change , UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told the UN climate summit COP27.
" Climate and energy security go hand-in-hand, " He Said in his first international appearance since taking office.
Leaders from 120 countries are meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to discuss next steps in curbing Climate Change .
Key topics are compensation and support for The Most -affected countries.
" Putin's abhorrent war in Ukraine and rising energy prices across The World are not a reason to go slow on Climate Change . They are a reason to act faster, " Mr Sunak said.
" We can bequeath Our Children a greener planet and a more prosperous Future [. . ] There really is room For Hope , " he added.
In a series of speeches, leaders urged rich countries to stay The Course in stopping further Climate Change , despite The War in Ukraine and global financial problems.
Nations on the Front Line of Climate Change laid out the stark impacts of higher temperatures, drought, and floods on people and The Environment .
" We Are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator, " Un Secretary General Antonio Guterres told The Summit .
His stark warning was echoed by former US vice-president and environmentalist Al Gore Who Said nations must " stop subsiding the culture of death" of fossil fuels.
In an energetic speech French President Emmanuel Macron urged world leaders to deliver climate justice.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also in Egypt and said countries should not " go weak and wobbly" on Climate Action .
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said switching to Renewable Energy was " a security policy imperative" while Italy's new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her country remained " strongly committed" to its climate goals.
Though Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg is staying away from The Summit , after she accused the UN of " green-washing" many other youth activists are in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Xiye Bastida , a 20-year-old activist from Mexico, is There to tell decision-makers that " nature must be protected".
She told Bbc News she's pleased with progress So Far in Egypt - including getting The Words " loss and damage" on The Agenda . The terms refer to money - as some form of compensation or reparations - for The Effects of Climate Change on developing countries that did little to cause The Problem .
But 24-year-old Mikaela Loach , from Scotland, said she's worried leaders are not fully committed to Climate Action that prioritises justice or Human Rights .
" Not all climate solutions are good for people. It's not just about cutting emissions, we must frame all our work about people and The World We Are creating, " she told Bbc News .
Barbados PM Mia Mottley spoke of " horror and the devastation wrecked upon this Earth" in The Past year.
" Whether the apocalyptic floods in Pakistan, or the heatwaves from Europe to China, or indeed in The Last few days in My Own region, the devastation caused in Belize by tropical storm Lisa, or the torrential floods a few days ago in St Lucia. We don't need to repeat it, " She Said .
The fact that The Summit is taking place in Africa, a continent that is extremely vulnerable to Climate Change , was repeated through The Day .
Kenyan President William Ruto said Time Is of The Essence : " Further delay will make us busy spectators as calamity wipes out Lives and livelihoods. "
Up to 700 million people in Africa will be displaced due to lack of water by 2030, he explained.
COP27 opened on Sunday with A Warning from the UN that Our Planet is " sending a distress signal".
A report released by the UN's World Meteorological Organization reveals that The Past eight years were on track to be the warmest on record.
At Last Year 's summit in Glasgow A Number of pledges were agreed:
Developing nations are demanding that previous commitments to finance are upheld.
The COP27 global climate summit in Egypt is seen as crucial if Climate Change is to be brought Under Control . More Than 200 countries are attending The Summit to discuss further measures to cut emissions and prepare for Climate Change , and it could lead to major changes to our everyday Lives .
Source of news: bbc.com
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