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- According to multiple news reports, President William Ruto emotionally recounted the loss of his firstborn son while speaking at the launch of the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) acceleration plan in Nairobi on
n May 28, 2026.
Ruto stated, "Mama Rachel and I lost our first-born son; it's not something that is far-fetched, it's not something that is a story, it's a reality that we live through every day" He shared this personal experience to highlight the importance of maternal and newborn health, emphasizing that healthcare should be a right for all Kenyans, not just a privilege for the wealthy.
Related News: The timing of this address (May 2026) followed other reports regarding tragedies in the country, such as a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. While the image used in the social media post appears to be an older stock photo of the President and First Lady (dating back to at least 2020), the statement itself is a real quote from his May 2026 address.
TRUE President William Ruto emotionally recounted the loss of his firstborn son while speaking at the launch of the Eve
TRUE President William Ruto emotionally recounted the loss of his firstborn son while speaking at the launch of the Eve
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