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William Samoei Ruto

William Samoei Ruto is President of the Republic of Kenya. He was a former Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology when ICC charges against him were confirmed in 2012. President of Kenya at the time of writing. ICC accused from 2012 until the case was terminated in 2016.

TypePerson
Also known asWilliam Ruto
JurisdictionKenya
Official websitehttps://www.president.go.ke
Matters on record1

Claims and responses

Was William Ruto acquitted by the International Criminal Court?No. The case was dismissed. Verified 30 October 2026.

Timeline

  1. ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II confirms charges against Ruto and Sang. matter
  2. Trial opens and Ruto pleads not guilty. matter
  3. Trial Chamber V(A) vacates the charges and terminates the case without prejudice. matter

Sources for this profile

  1. Office of the President of Kenya, The Official Website of the President of the Republic of Kenya
  2. UN News, ICC sends prominent Kenyans to trial for crimes related to post-election violence

Profile last verified 30 October 2026. William Samoei Ruto can submit documents or a response through right of reply. Submissions are published as the subject's position and do not change what the records show.