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First Lady of the Republic of Kenya · Born 20 November 1969

H.E. Mrs. Rachel Ruto
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H.E. Mrs. Rachel Ruto

Mrs. Ruto is a former educator driven by an unyielding passion for uplifting women and children, and is a distinguished thought leader in environment and climate action, financial inclusion, and women's empowerment.

First Lady of the Republic of Kenya · Born 20 November 1969

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Biography Mrs. Rachel Ruto is a former educator and a distinguished thought leader in environment and climate action, financial inclusion, and women's empowerment. She serves as a member of the Steering Committee of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD).

Key initiatives - The Voice of the Children Initiative — advancing three pillars for Kenya's children: Provision, Protection and Participation. - School Meals Coalition — championing children's nutrition and health. - Clean cooking initiatives — promoting sustainable energy and women's economic empowerment. - Mama Doing Good — an organisation she founded to advance community welfare. - Joyful Women Organization (JOYWO) — pioneering economic empowerment through table banking for rural women.

Education - Secondary education at Butere Girls Secondary School. - Bachelor of Education, Kenyatta University. - Master of Arts in Development Studies, Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Awards & recognition - Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH). - Honorary Fellowship, Binary University. - 2023 KISS Humanitarian Award. - AU/WEF Champion designation (2021).