Yes its true. Deputy President Dr William Ruto is today presiding over the laying of foundation stone of The William Ruto Leadership Institute at Makerere University in Uganda.

According to a statement by Makerere University, the learning institution has been requested by Uganda President Yoweri Museveni to host The William Ruto Leadership Institute on Saturday December 21 with Dr Ruto officiating the ceremony as the chief guest.

Makerere University warmly welcomes H.E. @WilliamsRuto EGS, EBS, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya to the Ceremony of Laying the Foundation Stone for the William Ruto Institute of African & Leadership Studies.

•21st December 2019, 1030hrs EAT, at PAF Grounds, Pool Road.
— Makerere University (@MakerereU) December 20, 2019

H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto is set to lay the Foundation Stone for the William Ruto Institute of African and Leadership Studies at Makerere, on this day which is also his Birthday.

Happy Birthday @WilliamsRuto.
— Makerere University (@MakerereU) December 21, 2019

The Institute will among other things draw on the core strength of diversity of disciplines and experiences to develop and refine methodologies for the study of Africa, according to the invitation letter.

It will also develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning about Africa.The William Ruto Leadership Institute will collaborate with similar institutes in Africa to deepen the understanding of Africa, all its complexity and evolve common perspectives on global issues, it adds.

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