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Ruto's luxurious Kilgoris home now his favourite for hosting dignitaries

By Edwin Nyarangi | 4mos ago

President William Ruto hosts Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama at his Kilgoris home, Narok county, on December 29, 2024. [PCS]

President William Ruto is known to have four private residences, in Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Taita Taveta counties. But his newest gem, in Narok, has been thrust into the national limelight in the recent past.

Ruto has of late chosen his palatial home in Kilgoris, Narok County, as his favourite place where he has spent the end year holiday with members of his family for the last two years and also hosted official guests on various occasions.

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