William Ruto

William Ruto is the current President of Kenya. He is newsworthy due to several recent developments and controversies. His administration is under pressure following a Times investigation revealing that the government allegedly downplayed or ignored the mistreatment of Kenyan women working in Saudi Arabia. This includes accusations against a Kenyan diplomat who remained in his position despite years of sexual abuse allegations. Ruto's economic policies, particularly his plan to send one million workers abroad annually to revive the economy, are also facing scrutiny. Furthermore, Kenya recently signed a significant health agreement with the US, raising some data privacy concerns. The political climate in Kenya is also tense, with warnings of potential electoral violence. Adding to the complexity, a prominent opposition figure, Rigathi Gachagua, who was previously Ruto's deputy president before being impeached, has alleged an assassination attempt.