Naomi Diana named her young son after
President William Ruto after his 2022 election win, but now the preschooler
faces taunts with anti-government slogans like 'Ruto Must Go' and 'Wantam,'
especially after school parades.
Diana, a firm supporter, refuses to change the name
despite her fears for their safety, citing recent violence against Ruto backers
like gospel singer Rachel Wandetto's death in May 2026.
The family has appealed to the school and government for protection amid Kenya's ongoing protests over taxes and costs, with reactions online split between sympathy and criticism of the naming choice.