Ruto installed as a Teso elder
President William Ruto has been crowned as a Teso elder and given the name Ojokotau, meaning “someone with a big heart”. The ceremony took place at Eldoret State Lodge on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during a high-profile event attended by a delegation from the Teso community that paid a courtesy visit to the president. The […]
President William Ruto was recently installed as a Teso elder in a ceremony held at Eldoret State Lodge on August 29, 2026. The event, attended by a delegation from the Teso community, marked the beginning of a new chapter in the president's efforts to appeal to various communities ahead of the 2027 general election. The ceremony, which came amidst a trend of politicians receiving traditional titles and community leadership roles, saw Ruto given the name Ojokotau, meaning "someone with a big heart."
The move is seen as a strategic effort by Ruto to strengthen his ties with the Teso community and garner their support for his re-election bid.
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