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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.

5440 articles published since 23 Sep 2019

Author's articles

Kenyan newspapers review: Inside William Ruto, Raila Odinga's 2027 pre-election alliance

Kenyan newspapers review: Inside William Ruto, Raila Odinga's 2027 pre-election alliance

6 days ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Blow for Ruto, Raila as allies plot defections ahead of 2027 polls

Kenyan newspapers review: Blow for Ruto, Raila as allies plot defections ahead of 2027 polls

27 days ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Raila hints at backing Ruto's re-election in 2027 General Election

Kenyan newspapers review: Raila hints at backing Ruto's re-election in 2027 General Election

2 months ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Ruto, Raila to unveil nusu mkate govt in power sharing deal

Kenyan newspapers review: Ruto, Raila to unveil nusu mkate govt in power sharing deal

5 months ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Junet Mohamed snubs William Ruto's State House summon

Kenyan newspapers review: Junet Mohamed snubs William Ruto's State House summon

6 months ago

Kenyan newspapers review: ODM leaders divided over William Ruto's 2027 support

Kenyan newspapers review: ODM leaders divided over William Ruto's 2027 support

6 months ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Fred Matiang'i prepares to challenge William Ruto in 2027

Kenyan newspapers review: Fred Matiang'i prepares to challenge William Ruto in 2027

7 months ago

Today, Kenyan newspapers spotlight former ex-Interior CS Fred Matiang’i as he gears up to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.

Kenyan newspapers review: Ruto mulls nominating Mutahi Kagwe to Cabinet to replace Kindiki

Kenyan newspapers review: Ruto mulls nominating Mutahi Kagwe to Cabinet to replace Kindiki

8 months ago

President William Ruto is considering nominating former Health Cabinet secretary Mutahi Kagwe to the Cabinet, potentially replacing Kithure Kindiki.

Kenyan newspapers review: Mt Kenya MPs who supported Gachagua's ouster under fire, face recalls

Kenyan newspapers review: Mt Kenya MPs who supported Gachagua's ouster under fire, face recalls

8 months ago

Members of Parliament from the Mt Kenya region who backed the recent motion to oust Rigathi Gachagua as DP are facing significant backlash from their constituents.

Kenyan newspapers review: Kalonzo to form new political alliance with Gachagua ahead of 2027

Kenyan newspapers review: Kalonzo to form new political alliance with Gachagua ahead of 2027

9 months ago

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka plans to forge an alliance with former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. The duo felt betrayed.

Kenyan newspapers review: Simple mistake that cost Gachagua in impeachment case

Kenyan newspapers review: Simple mistake that cost Gachagua in impeachment case

9 months ago

A procedural error by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua's legal team cost him a crucial lifeline in his court impeachment case paving the way for Kindiki.

Kenyan newspapers review: Uhuru Kenyatta makes public appearance after weeks of absence

Kenyan newspapers review: Uhuru Kenyatta makes public appearance after weeks of absence

9 months ago

Former president Uhuru Kenyatta made a public appearance after weeks of absence, amid growing speculations about his health. The ex-president resurfaced in Abidjan.

Kenyan newspapers review: Rise and fall of Rigathi Gachagua, plans in top gear to replace him

Kenyan newspapers review: Rise and fall of Rigathi Gachagua, plans in top gear to replace him

9 months ago

Once, a key ally of President William Ruto, Gachagua’s tenure was marked by internal tensions, public gaffes, and growing discontent within political ranks.

Kenyan newspapers review for Fri Sep 27: What it will take to send Rigathi Gachagua home

Kenyan newspapers review for Fri Sep 27: What it will take to send Rigathi Gachagua home

10 months ago

The Friday, September 27, Kenyan newspaper headlines focused on the growing debate surrounding Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political future.

Kenyan newspapers review for Friday Aug 30: Raila's allies hint at forming alliance with Ruto

Kenyan newspapers review for Friday Aug 30: Raila's allies hint at forming alliance with Ruto

11 months ago

On Friday, August 30, the Kenyan newspapers reported that William Ruto's Nyanza visit was viewed as a strategic effort to gain political support ahead of 2027.

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