Ruto Explained

Ruto, or Rutto, is a surname of Kenyan origin. Notable people with the surname include:

• Christopher Ruto, Anglican bishop in Kenya
• Cyrus Rutto (born 1992), Kenyan long distance runner
• David Ruto (born 1980), Keyan long distance runner
• Emily Ruto (1989–2014), Kenyan cricketer
• Evans Rutto (born 1979), Kenyan marathon runner and two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon
• Isaac Ruto, Kenyan politician for the United Republican Party
• Paul Ruto (born 1960), Kenyan middle-distance runner and 1993 world champion
• Rachel Ruto (born 1968), Kenyan educator, first lady of Kenya
• Ronald Kipchumba Rutto (born 1987), Kenyan steeplechase and marathon runner
  • William Ruto (born 1967), Kenyan politician, President of Kenya since 2022

See also

• Kalenjin name
• Kipruto, related name meaning "son of Ruto"