Rachel Ruto

Rachel Ruto in 2022

Rachel Chebet Ruto (born 20 November 1968) is a Kenyan educator currently serving as the First Lady of Kenya. She is the wife to William Ruto, the fifth and current President of Kenya.

Quotes

• This is a conversation we should not even have in our country because accepting it is like throwing our morals into the dustbin.
  • Kenya’s First Lady declares national prayers against homosexuality

• When you empower a woman, you empower a community. Women are the backbone of society, and their empowerment has a ripple effect that touches every aspect of community life.
  • Rachel speaking on women empowerment
• woman gains the confidence and resources to pursue her dreams and aspirations when they are helped in society.
  • Ruto in her meeting with women that beautifies state houses

• The world isn’t an inheritance from our forbearers but a gift we pass to our children. Let us wrap it in the green of trees and the serenity of nature as we aim to plant 10 billion trees by 2032.
  • Speaking in Kakamega during the celebration of Kakamega Forest (17 November 2022)

• A child who appreciates trees grows into an adult who cherishes the environment.
  • Speaking on how reading books like Musala and the Forest by Ruth Orlale will help parents pass the importance of conserving the forest to their children.

Quotes about Rachel Ruto

• When you find a wife that is helping you, she understands you, she prays for you, she helps you do your work, that is when you start making progress in life.
  • William Ruto Says Wife Rachel is Like an Angel: "She's Held Family Together, Helped Me Grow"