El Chapo & Deputy Jesus - why Kenya's president has so many nicknames4 days ago Share Save Basillioh Rukanga BBC News, Nairobi Share SaveReutersKenya's President William Ruto is a man of many nicknames. Before he was elected president in 2022, Ruto attracted handles that bolstered his reputation as a man of the people. "He failed to deliver after becoming president," Prof Manyora said. This, Prof Manyora said, should be seen as a sign of intolerance by the government. She says that no other Kenyan president has been subjected to this level of lampooning, and "so this is unique [but] in a bad way".