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Japhet Ruto

Education: Communication and Journalism, Moi University (2011-2015). March 2024: Experimenting with new formats and Advance digital reporting curriculum from Google News Initiative.

Experience: Digital Content Editor, African Laughter Limited (2017-2019), Marketing & Communications Intern, Brand Kenya Board (2017), Chief Investigative Reporter, Moi University (2014), Editor, Moi University (2011-2012)

Awards: BAKE Awards’ Agriculture Blog of the Year (2019)

Japhet Ruto is an award-winning TUKO.co.ke journalist with over eight years of working experience in the media industry. Ruto graduated from Moi University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Journalism. He is a Business & Tech Editor. Ruto won the 2019 BAKE Awards’ Agriculture Blog of the Year. He was named TUKO.co.ke's best current affairs editor in 2020 and 2021. In 2022 and 2023, he was TUKO.co.ke's best business editor. He completed the Experimenting with new formats and Advance digital reporting curriculum from Google News Initiative. Email: japhet.ruto@tuko.co.ke.

5446 articles published since 23 Sep 2019

Author's articles

EABL's parent company Diageo could exit Kenyan market amid new proposed alcohol regulations

EABL's parent company Diageo could exit Kenyan market amid new proposed alcohol regulations

6 minutes ago

Narok county advertises 180 jobs for game rangers, wardens: "KCSE D-"

Narok county advertises 180 jobs for game rangers, wardens: "KCSE D-"

23 hours ago

Naivas heir warns 2,000 employees could lose jobs as KRA demands KSh 777m tax

Naivas heir warns 2,000 employees could lose jobs as KRA demands KSh 777m tax

a day ago

Kenya's Public Service Commission announces recruitment of 7,000 interns

Kenya's Public Service Commission announces recruitment of 7,000 interns

3 days ago

Kenya's 2026 Finance Bill seeks to raise tax-free income threshold to over KSh 24,000

Kenya's 2026 Finance Bill seeks to raise tax-free income threshold to over KSh 24,000

4 days ago

Kwale county advertises jobs for certificate, diploma and degree graduates

Kwale county advertises jobs for certificate, diploma and degree graduates

8 days ago

Wycliffe Oparanya confirms plans to liquidate Moi University SACCO

Wycliffe Oparanya confirms plans to liquidate Moi University SACCO

8 days ago

Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has confirmed the ongoing liquidation of Moi University Savings and Credit Co-op Society.

Kenya's forex reserves drop by KSh 65b on external debt repayments

Kenya's forex reserves drop by KSh 65b on external debt repayments

10 days ago

Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have declined by KSh 65b due to significant external debt repayments, putting pressure on the country's financial stability.

Kenya's Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu exposes KSh 10b lost through eCitizen, illegal collections

Kenya's Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu exposes KSh 10b lost through eCitizen, illegal collections

10 days ago

Kenya's Auditor-General, Nancy Gathungu, has revealed that at least KSh 10b collected through the digital payment system eCitizen is unaccounted for.

Kenya's National Crime Research Centre advertises 21 vacancies for job seekers

Kenya's National Crime Research Centre advertises 21 vacancies for job seekers

10 days ago

Kenya's National Crime Research Centre has announced 21 job vacancies, inviting applications from qualified job seekers to bolster its efforts in combating crime.

Kenyan maize prices hit 20-month high of KSh 6,400 ahead of harvesting season

Kenyan maize prices hit 20-month high of KSh 6,400 ahead of harvesting season

11 days ago

Kenyan maize prices have surged to a 20-month high of KSh 6,400 per 90-kilogram bag as the country approaches the harvesting season, driven by reduced supply.

Kenya faces 10% US export tariff from August 1 as Donald Trump stands firm

Kenya faces 10% US export tariff from August 1 as Donald Trump stands firm

14 days ago

Kenyan exporters are bracing for a 10% tariff on goods to the US starting Aug 1, 2025, as President Donald Trump remains steadfast on his "reciprocal" trade policy.

Kenyan shilling slightly depreciates against Tanzanian currency

Kenyan shilling slightly depreciates against Tanzanian currency

15 days ago

The Kenyan shilling has experienced a slight depreciation against the Tanzanian shilling, reflecting subtle shifts in regional economic dynamics.

Kenya Revenue Authority collects KSh 86.5b from tax disputes with firms, individuals

Kenya Revenue Authority collects KSh 86.5b from tax disputes with firms, individuals

16 days ago

KRA has successfully collected KSh 86.5 billion from tax disputes involving firms and individuals, marking a milestone in its efforts to enhance tax compliance.

Kenyans face KSh 495k fine, jail term if found guilty of operating 15 businesses in Tanzania

Kenyans face KSh 495k fine, jail term if found guilty of operating 15 businesses in Tanzania

16 days ago

Kenyans operating 15 specified businesses in Tanzania now face a hefty fine of KSh 495,000 or a jail term, as part of Tanzania’s tightened regulations.

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