Meet Nick Ruto: President William Ruto’s Eldest Son Who Built a Career in Law

Nicholas Kipkurgat Ruto, popularly known as Nick Ruto, is the eldest son of President William Ruto and a trained advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Unlike his father, who has spent decades navigating Kenya’s political landscape, Nick has pursued a professional career in the legal sector.

His educational journey and subsequent entry into the legal profession have placed him among the notable members of the President’s family.

According to details contained in a profile published by The Kenya Times, Nick was born on September 9, 1991.

The publication lists his age as 35 years, with his background largely centred on education, legal practice and family life.

Nick pursued his university education at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), where he studied law.

He successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree, commonly known as an LLB, marking the beginning of his journey towards becoming a practising lawyer.

After completing his university studies, he proceeded to the Kenya School of Law for professional training.

The institution provides the practical legal education required for law graduates seeking admission to practise as advocates in Kenya.

By 2018, Nick had reportedly completed his advocates’ training and the required pupillage, an important stage in professional legal qualification.

His career subsequently progressed, with the profile indicating that he was gazetted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya in 2018.

In 2019, he was admitted to the roll of advocates by former Chief Justice David Maraga after successfully completing the required examinations.

Admission to the roll of advocates is a significant milestone for law graduates because it formally qualifies them to practise as advocates.

Nick’s professional journey later saw him associated with Dentons Hamilton Harrison and Mathews, one of Nairobi’s established law firms.

According to the published profile, he worked at the firm between 2024 and 2026, gaining experience within Kenya’s legal industry.

The law firm has a long history of providing legal services to individuals, businesses and organisations across different sectors.

Away from his professional responsibilities, Nick has also established his own family, following his traditional marriage ceremony in January 2022.

He married Evelyn Chemutai Ruto in a traditional Kalenjin Koito ceremony attended by family members and invited guests.

The couple reportedly have one child, according to the profile published by The Kenya Times.

His marriage attracted public attention because of his connection to President William Ruto and the family’s prominent position in Kenya.

Despite being the son of the country’s Head of State, Nick has largely maintained a professional identity separate from his father’s political responsibilities.

His journey from university law studies to professional legal practice illustrates the different stages involved in qualifying as an advocate in Kenya.

His educational background, professional experience and family life continue to attract interest among Kenyans seeking information about the President’s children.

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