Born on May 10, 1978, Ruto attended Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Subukia. It was not until a year after he had completed his education at Lake Nakuru Secondary School that he got a real opportunity to cut his teeth in football. One day as he strolled the streets of Thika, Ruto heard some noise coming from the neighbourhood which aroused his curiosity. After striking a rapport with Beirut squad members, Ruto found out that the team lacked a reliable goalkeeper. Although he had never featured as one, Ruto always savoured being a goalkeeper and had occasionally tried to fit in that position during his formative years in primary school.

Source: The Star December 14, 2020 01:52 UTC