🇰🇪 Kenya
William Ruto
President · 1,495 days in office
How the political system works in Kenya
Its president, William Ruto, has led the country since Sep 13, 2022. Kenya has had 5 presidents since 1964. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Daniel arap Moi
8,896 days
Shortest-serving
Uhuru Kenyatta
3,444 days
Average tenure
5,274 days
William Ruto: 72% below average
Female leaders
0 of 5
All male to date
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Kenya
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  William Ruto | Sep 13, 2022 | Incumbent | 1,495 |
| 4 |  Uhuru Kenyatta | Apr 9, 2013 | Sep 13, 2022 | 3,444 |
| 3 |  Mwai Kibaki | Dec 30, 2002 | Apr 9, 2013 | 3,753 |
| 2 |  Daniel arap Moi | Aug 22, 1978 | Dec 30, 2002 | 8,896 |
| 1 |  Jomo Kenyatta | Dec 12, 1964 | Aug 22, 1978 | 5,001 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Kenya?
- William Ruto has been President of Kenya since Sep 13, 2022.
- How is the leader of Kenya chosen?
- Its president, William Ruto, has led the country since Sep 13, 2022. Kenya has had 5 presidents since 1964. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Kenya?
- Daniel arap Moi, with 8,896 days in office.
- Has Kenya ever had a female president?
- No. All 5 presidents of Kenya to date have been men.