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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.

5435 articles published since 23 Sep 2019

Author's articles

Kenyan newspapers review: Police shoot boy, 14, in the leg, allegedly lock him in cell

Kenyan newspapers review: Police shoot boy, 14, in the leg, allegedly lock him in cell

a month ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Woman, 23, recalls last call with husband before death in Gen Z protests

Kenyan newspapers review: Woman, 23, recalls last call with husband before death in Gen Z protests

a month ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Boniface Kariuki's mum painfully recalls receiving news of son's shooting

Kenyan newspapers review: Boniface Kariuki's mum painfully recalls receiving news of son's shooting

a month ago

Kenyan newspapers review: DIG Eliud Lagat faces arrest over Albert Ojwang's death

Kenyan newspapers review: DIG Eliud Lagat faces arrest over Albert Ojwang's death

2 months ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Police officer Sammy Ngare recalls rescuing fallen TikToker Milly wa Doc

Kenyan newspapers review: Police officer Sammy Ngare recalls rescuing fallen TikToker Milly wa Doc

2 months ago

Kenyan newspapers review: Kithure Kindiki splashes over KSh 100m in harambees in 2 months

Kenyan newspapers review: Kithure Kindiki splashes over KSh 100m in harambees in 2 months

2 months ago

TUKO.co.ke emerges as most popular news website in Media Council of Kenya's 2024 survey

TUKO.co.ke emerges as most popular news website in Media Council of Kenya's 2024 survey

2 months ago

In a significant milestone for digital journalism in Kenya, TUKO.co.ke has been named the most popular news website in the Media Council of Kenya's 2024 survey.

Newspapers review: Kenyan pilot's last message to family before plane was shot down in Sudan

Newspapers review: Kenyan pilot's last message to family before plane was shot down in Sudan

2 months ago

On Friday, May 2, Kenyan pilot Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi sent a heartfelt message to his family just hours before his plane was tragically shot down in Sudan.

Kenyan newspapers review: Police say Ong'ondo Were's bodyguard, driver contacted suspected killers

Kenyan newspapers review: Police say Ong'ondo Were's bodyguard, driver contacted suspected killers

3 months ago

Kenyan police have revealed that Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were's bodyguard and driver were in communication with his suspected killers before he was murdered.

Kenyan newspapers review: Charles Ong'ondo Were's bodyguard narrates MP's quick hit by assassin

Kenyan newspapers review: Charles Ong'ondo Were's bodyguard narrates MP's quick hit by assassin

3 months ago

Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were's bodyguard, who was present during the shocking attack, vividly recalled the harrowing moment when an assassin hit the MP.

Kenyan newspapers review: Raila Odinga cries as he mourns loyal aide George Odour

Kenyan newspapers review: Raila Odinga cries as he mourns loyal aide George Odour

4 months ago

On Friday, April 4, the Kenyan newspapers highlighted an emotional moment as Raila Odinga broke down in tears while mourning his longtime aide, George Oduor.

Kenyan newspapers review: CDF Kahariri, NIS boss Haji sound warning on 'Ruto must go' chants

Kenyan newspapers review: CDF Kahariri, NIS boss Haji sound warning on 'Ruto must go' chants

4 months ago

CDF Charles Kahariri and NIS boss Noordin Haji have issued a strong warning regarding the "Ruto must go" chants, cautioning against illegal removal of govt.

Kenyan newspapers review for Friday, March 21: Winners, losers in Ruto's govt reshuffle

Kenyan newspapers review for Friday, March 21: Winners, losers in Ruto's govt reshuffle

4 months ago

President William Ruto has appointed new Principal Secretaries (PSs), signaling a shift in Kenya's political landscape following his political deal with Raila.

Kenyan newspapers review: Inside last 48 hours of Briton Scott Campbell before murder

Kenyan newspapers review: Inside last 48 hours of Briton Scott Campbell before murder

5 months ago

In the 48 hours leading up to his murder, Briton Scott Campbell’s movements paint a chilling picture of his final days. He was last seen engaging acquaintances.

Kenyan newspapers review: Ichung'wah, other MPs admit SHA's failure, put Ruto's govt on the spot

Kenyan newspapers review: Ichung'wah, other MPs admit SHA's failure, put Ruto's govt on the spot

6 months ago

President William Ruto's government is under scrutiny as National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and other MPs admitted the shortcomings of the SHA.

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