William Ruto is the serving President of Kenya since 2022. He is the party leader of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and considered one of the richest Kenyan politicians.
President Ruto’s net worth has been an issue of public discussion since he came into limelight as the Kenyan Deputy President.
William Ruto Net Worth
Multiple sources suggest that as of today, William Ruto net worth is estimated to fall within the range of KSh 30 billion to KSh 50 billion. This wealth encompasses his diverse investments spanning real estate, agriculture, hospitality, and other sectors.
William Ruto boasts a longstanding and prosperous career as a businessman, with his fortune experiencing substantial growth since his entry into politics.
His asset portfolio includes several noteworthy holdings within Kenya, such as an expansive Eldoret farm and a prominent Mombasa hotel. Furthermore, he maintains a financial stake in various other enterprises, including a poultry farm, a construction company, and a transportation venture.
Over the years, William Ruto has referred to himself as a "hustler." A story detailing his ascent from obscurity to prominence in the economic and political worlds.
Over time, as he established a reputation in the real estate industry, President Ruto made investments in a variety of properties in different regions of the nation.The four most costly properties he owns are listed here.
Ranch Taita Taveta
In Taita Taveta, President Ruto purchased a 2,536-acre parcel of land from former Taveta MP Basil Criticos. Ruto disclosed that he bought the land while campaigning in the area by assisting former Taveta MP Basil Criticos to pay off a loan he owed the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC).
Palatial Home in Moiben
The estimated value of William Ruto's mansion in Moiben, Uasin Gishu, is a staggering Ksh. 1.2B. The mansion also comes with a personal airstrip. The President in Moiben purchased 700 acres of land, which includes the 20 acres on which the residence is located. The opulent property has a main house, a guest wing, two swimming pools, a library, a gym, servants' quarters, and other opulent amenities. As a result, this is one of the president's more valuable possessions.
680 Hotel
The renowned Six Eighty Hotel is valued at Ksh. 3B. The hotel was purchased by the President in 2019 for Ksh. 3 billion. However, only half of the total was paid by Mr. Ruto at the time of purchase; the remaining amount was to be paid as agreed. If Dr. William Ruto owns a hotel of this kind in the Kenyan capital, he must be a wealthy guy.
Dolphine Hotel
Another hotel-related interest of Ruto's is the Dolphine Hotel. After it came to light that the hotel had allegedly encroached on sea territory while preventing access to a public beach during development in 2018, it caused a stir.
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), Mombasa County, and neighbourhood activists conducted inspections, and they found that the problems had been fixed. Since then, the county and Nema have approved a restart of the hotel's construction.
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