1966: William Samoei Kipchirchir Ruto was born on December 21 in Sugoi, Uasin Gishu, to Daniel and Sarah Cheruiyot. He would later join Kerotet Primary School before proceeding to Wareng Secondary School for his Ordinary Level and Kapsabet Boys High School for his Advanced Level. Here, he led the Christian Union and was the dining hall captain.
1987: Admitted to the University of Nairobi (UoN), graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology, ranking among the best students in his class. At the university, he was also a member of the Christian Union, where he served as chairman.
