Happy birthday! William Ruto turns 59 today

Kenyan President William Ruto is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician William Ruto has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ruto, a cultural icon

Born William Samoei Ruto in Kamagut on December 21, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Kenyan history. Ruto's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little William hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for William Ruto as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, William, you're the best!

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