"Nick Si Wa Kwanza" William Ruto Emotionally Confess He, Wife Rachel Lost Their Firstborn Son

President William Ruto moved many Kenyans after emotionally opening up about a painful tragedy that he and First Lady Rachel Ruto experienced as a young couple, revealing for the first time that they lost their firstborn son.

The Head of State made the emotional confession during an event at State House Nairobi on Thursday while speaking about maternal healthcare and the rising number of women and newborns dying from preventable complications.

As he addressed leaders, health experts and invited guests, Ruto shifted from statistics and policy discussions to a deeply personal story that left the room silent. WATCH HIM SPEAK HERE.

The President said the issue of maternal and newborn deaths was not just a government concern for him, but also a painful reality he had personally experienced in his own family.

“While Kenya has made progress in expanding access to health services, maternal and newborn deaths remain unacceptably high,” Ruto said.