The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has recognised President William Ruto with the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award.
The honour was presented on Wednesday, November 19, during the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco.
Kenya’s Ambassador to Morocco, Jessica Gakinya, accepted the award on President Ruto’s behalf.
CAF Honours President Ruto with Prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award. Photo: Courtesy.
In a statement, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed noted that the accolade acknowledges Ruto’s commitment to advancing football development in Kenya.
The FKF President expressed optimism that Kenyan footballers will soon earn recognition at future CAF Awards, crediting the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen sports structures across the country.
CAF also honoured President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni during the ceremony, which was attended by CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
This year’s recognition comes on the heels of the successful African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
