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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.

5445 articles published since 23 Sep 2019

Author's articles

Kwale county advertises jobs for certificate, diploma and degree graduates

Kwale county advertises jobs for certificate, diploma and degree graduates

Economy

8 days ago

Broke Kenyan govt seeks to raise KSh 100b from Kenya Pipeline sale

Broke Kenyan govt seeks to raise KSh 100b from Kenya Pipeline sale

Business and Economy

8 days ago

Wycliffe Oparanya confirms plans to liquidate Moi University SACCO

Wycliffe Oparanya confirms plans to liquidate Moi University SACCO

Economy

8 days ago

Donald Trump's administration imposes KSh 1.9m visa bond on 2 African countries

Donald Trump's administration imposes KSh 1.9m visa bond on 2 African countries

Business and Economy

9 days ago

Kipchumba Murkomen launches new technology to allow Kenyans receive IDs in 3 to 7 days

Kipchumba Murkomen launches new technology to allow Kenyans receive IDs in 3 to 7 days

Business and Economy

9 days ago

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

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

Economy

9 days ago

150 Kenyan SACCOs allegedly disappear with KUSCCO's KSh 1.3b, leave organisation in losses

150 Kenyan SACCOs allegedly disappear with KUSCCO's KSh 1.3b, leave organisation in losses

Business and Economy

10 days ago

The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) has sought help from the State to track down 150 SACCOs that took out KSh 1.33b loans and defaulted.

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

Economy

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.

Powerball Jackpot hits KSh 57 billion cash prize to be won

Powerball Jackpot hits KSh 57 billion cash prize to be won

Business and Economy

10 days ago

The US Powerball jackpot has surged to an astonishing KSh 57 billion cash prize, captivating lottery enthusiasts. Players are scrambling to purchase tickets.

Safaricom explains how business owners using M-Pesa Till can get loans of up to KSh 250k

Safaricom explains how business owners using M-Pesa Till can get loans of up to KSh 250k

Technology

10 days ago

Safaricom has introduced accessible credit solutions for business owners using M-Pesa tills, offering loans of up to KSh 250,000 through the Taasi Till loan product.

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

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

Economy

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.

NCBA Bank announces auction of 42 motor vehicles, offers cheapest model at KSh 530k

NCBA Bank announces auction of 42 motor vehicles, offers cheapest model at KSh 530k

Industry

11 days ago

NCBA Bank has announced the auction of 42 motor vehicles. Buyers will acquire vehicles at competitive prices, with the cheapest model starting at KSh 530,000.

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

Economy

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.

List of richest people from Machakos county, their businesses and properties

List of richest people from Machakos county, their businesses and properties

Money

13 days ago

Machakos, one of Kenya’s economically vibrant counties, is home to several wealthy individuals who have amassed significant fortunes through diverse businesses.

Inside new TSC salary structure for Kenyan teachers, breakdown for grades

Inside new TSC salary structure for Kenyan teachers, breakdown for grades

Business and Economy

14 days ago

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya has rolled out a revised salary structure for 2025 under the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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