From prayer warrior to political mobiliser? Rachel Ruto's new 'Tutam' push

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto during the 2026 Rhema Feast at Uhuru Park, Nairobi. [PCS]

For the first three years of her husband’s presidency, First Lady Rachel Ruto largely kept away from active politics, presenting herself as a prayer warrior and champion of social and women’s empowerment causes.

That appears to be changing.