{
  "id": 12918433,
  "title": "Ruto: I get sick when I don’t visit my farm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ruto-i-get-sick-when-i-dont-visit-my-farm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T17:56:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/ruto-i-get-sick-when-i-dont-visit-my-farm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto revealed during the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit in Nairobi on October 8, 2026, that he becomes unwell whenever he fails to visit his farm for three consecutive weeks. The President emphasized the significance of farming in his life, stating that he takes pride in being a farmer and enjoys spending time on his farm. However, he explained that extended periods away from the farm negatively impact his health. Ruto reiterated his administration's commitment to improving agriculture, aligning with the promises made during the 2022 General Election campaigns. During the summit, he outlined four key commitments to enhance farming and food production, all rooted in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. One of these commitments involved using accurate data to guide farming decisions, as Ruto believed that reliable information would help the government understand farmers' needs and make well-informed decisions. He questioned why some individuals dismissed the importance of agricultural data, arguing that it could eliminate guesswork and trial and error in planning agricultural programs. The three-day summit gathered farmers, government officials, and agricultural experts to discuss food production and investment in agriculture, with the event's date and venue confirmed by its official program.",
  "summary": "President William Ruto has said he falls sick whenever he goes for three weeks without visiting his farm, describing farming as an important part of his life. Speaking during the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi on Thursday, October 8, 2026, Ruto said he took pride in being a farmer […]",
  "key_points": [
    "President Ruto visits farm daily to avoid getting sick.",
    "He made this revelation at Nairobi summit on Oct 8, 2026.",
    "Four commitments to improve agriculture outlined at summit."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}