The Star made a compilation of pictures President Ruto's best moments in 2023.
President William Ruto at the Western wall in Jerusalem, Israel on May 9, 2023.
The year 2023 has been quite eventful for President William Ruto from hosting heads of state to visiting other countries and county tours.
During these events, the President left unforgettable memories through pictures.
Here are some of the pictures that marked his year:
Ruto visits the Western Wall in Israel for prayer
Early in the year, President Ruto joined other pilgrims at the Western Wall in Israel during his visit to pray for the country.
In the photos, Ruto is clad in a black suit with his head covered in a white Zucchetto.
President William Ruto at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel on May 9, 2023.
Hosting Safari Rally
The 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha was flagged off by President Ruto in June 2023.
The President attended the rally and interacted with Kenyans and the WRC Safari Rally participants. Unlike other days when he was chauffeured, the President took the wheels himself.
Ruto was seen driving himself after viewing the2023 WRC Safari Rally shakedown.
President William Ruto with a rally driver in Naivasha during the WRC shakedown on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.President William Ruto drives himself as he waves to the crowd after viewing the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023. President William Ruto poses for a photo after driving a rally car in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.President William Ruto drives himself after viewing the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Breaking Iftar with Muslims
The President donned full Muslim regalia when he joined the Muslim faithful for Iftar organised by the Eastleigh Business District Association at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
Ruto was joined by his Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, CS for Defence Aden Duale and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja among others.
President William Ruto join Muslim Community for Iftar dinner at KICC on April 11, 2023Defence CS Aden Duale adjusting President William Ruto's Kufi during iftar dinner at KICC on April 11, 2023.
President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua among other leaders joined Muslims at KICC for Iftar prayers on April 11, 2023.
President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Defence CS Aden Duale among other leaders joined Muslims at KICC for iftar prayers on April 11, 2023.
President William Ruto and Jamia Mosque Committee Vice Chair Prof. Abdulatif Essajee holding a Quran on April 17, 2023
Maasai outfit
The President impressed many Kenyans after he was spotted rocking Maasai traditional attires in Narok. He was officially opening the inaugural Maasai Cultural Week.
The Maasai cultural week brought together Maa-speaking tribes from Narok, Kajiado, Samburu, Laikipia, Nakuru and Njembs of Baringo.
This was not the first time the President came out in a full Maasai cultural regalia. On a separate occasion, the President attended the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival in Lodwar town.
He was dressed in a beautiful Maasai shuka that was in red and blue boxes. On his neck which was covered in a white cloth, he had a red necklace made of beads 'Maasai shanga'.
On his head, he had a hat that was made of long feathers surrounded by other beautiful jewellery and held a Maasai rungu. He finished his outfit with Maasai 'akalas'.
President William Ruto at Sekenani, Maasai Mara on August 22, 2023 .President WIlliam Ruto drinks porridge from a calabash using a mwiko at the Turkana Cultural Festival on October 12, 2023President WIlliam Ruto holding a calabash with porridge at the Turkana Cultural Festival on October 12, 2023President William Ruto speaking during the Turkana Cultural and Tourism Festival (Tobong’u Lore) in Lodwar town on October 12, 2023.
President WIlliam Ruto interacting with elderly women who are preparing porridge at the Turkana Cultural Festival on October 12, 2023President William Ruto (centre) ,Kajiado Governor Ole Lenku (right) and Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu posing for photo at Sekenani, Maasai Mara on August 22, 2023 .President William Ruto enjoying a game drive at Sekenani, Maasai Mara on August 22, 2023
Championing climate change
President Ruto was been named by Time Magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential leaders shaping global climate action.
Ruto has been vocal in trying to deal with the impact of climate change in Kenya and Africa.
The President has continuously urged Kenyans to plant trees at every chance they get with an ambition of planting 15 billion trees in 10 years.
President Ruto has not been left behind as he has been participating in the tree planting.
His ambition and efforts have seen him hailed by King Charles III during his visit to Kenya.
The government set aside a tree-planting holiday held on November 13 that saw Kenya plant over 150 million trees according to the government spokesman Isaac Mwaura.
President William Ruto at Kiu Wetland in Makindu, Makueni County during the inaugural of the National Tree Planting Day on November 13, 2023President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto looking at a drone after presiding over National Tree Planting Day in Makindu, Makueni on November 13, 2023President William Ruto planting a tree seedling in Makindu, Makueni on November 13, 2023President William Ruto President William Ruto in Nairobi on September 3, 2023President William Ruto driving himself to the Africa Climate Summit on September 5, 2023President William Ruto arrives at KICC for the Africa Climate Summit on September 4, 2023President William Ruto parking his yellow electric carat KICC for the Africa Climate Summit on September 4, 2023President William Ruto arriving at KICC, Nairobi for day two of for Africa Climate Summit on September 5, 2023President William Ruto ridding a portable stall at State House, Nairobi on October 2, 2023 President William Ruto tries one of the bikes during the launch of the national e-mobility programme at Mama Ngina Waterfront Park in Mombasa on Friday, September 1, 2023.
County tours
Ruto made county tours where he launched development projects and interacted with residents.
The President also joined Christians in various countries for Thanksgiving Church Services in various counties.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto open the Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme rehabilitation in Tana River on November 4, 2023.President William Ruto eating mazie during a county tour in Kakamega on August 26, 2023.President William Ruto being shown how to control an excavator as he ground breaks Nakuru's affordable housing project on August 22, 2023President William Ruto hands a KCPE candidate his examination papers at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu on October 31, 2023President William Ruto hands a KCPE candidate his examination papers at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu on October 31, 2023President William Ruto in his ceremonial open Land-Rover waving at the public at Kericho Stadium during Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2023President William Ruto waving at Kericho residents after the Mashujaa celebrations on October 20, 2023Presient William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua set up fire moments before an interview at Sagana State Lodge on August 6, 2023President William Ruto in the streets of New York on September 18, 2023.President William Ruto receiving a hug from Field-Marshal Muthoni wa Kirima at Sagana State Lodge on August 8, 2023President William Ruto receiving a hug from Field-Marshal Muthoni wa Kirima at Sagana State Lodge on August 8, 2023President William Ruto at his State House office, Nairobi preparing to depart for KICC for the last day of the Africa Climate Summit on September 6, 2023President William Ruto taking a cup of tea along the corridors of State House, Nairobi ahead of the last day of the Africa Climate Summit on September 6, 2023President William Ruto at his State House office, Nairobi preparing to depart for KICC for the last day of the Africa Climate Summit on September 6, 2023Azimio leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto during the funeral of Field Marshal Mukami Kimathi in Nyandarua on May 13, 2023. In this business of politics, cash is very much needed as it’s the one language that the voters understand. President William Ruto, Sports CS Ababu Namwamba and Azimio la Umoja Coalition leader Raila Odinga at Kasarani stadium for Kipkeino Classic on May 13, 2023 President William Ruto with Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga at the Mashemeji derby at Nyayo Stadium on May 14, 2023. President William Ruto at his farm in Koelel to assess the progress of his crops, on August 14, 2023President William Ruto at his farm in Koelel, Uasin Gishu county on August 14, 2023President William Ruto interacts with pupils at Roysambu Primary School during the launch of Nairobi School Feeding Programme on June 20, 2023.President William Ruto serving pupils lunch at Roysambu Primary School during the launch of Nairobi School Feeding Programme on June 20, 2023.President William Ruto hugs Faith Kipyegon after awarding the team that represented Kenya in Budapest World Athletics at the Talanta Hela plaza in Upperhill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.President William Ruto and CS for Sports Ababu Namwamba at
the AFCON 2027 EAC Pamoja bid, State House, Nairobi on May 15, 2023President William Ruto bonding with the daughter of World Record Holder Faith Kipyegon at State House on June 13, 2023.
