Prisca Chemutai Bett has once again drawn public attention following renewed interest in her past court case involving President William Ruto and her role as the mother of Abby Cherop Ruto.
Bett first came into the national spotlight in 2017 after she moved to court seeking child support from Ruto, who was then serving as Kenya’s Deputy President. According to court documents cited in earlier reports, she stated that she met Ruto in 2005 while studying at Moi University in Eldoret through a mutual friend, a meeting that later developed into a romantic relationship.
She further alleged in her affidavit that she later conceived and gave birth to their daughter, Abby Cherop Ruto, on March 6, 2006, at Mediheal Hospital in Uasin Gishu County. Bett also claimed that during the relationship, she frequently spent time at Ruto’s residence in Eldoret.
The case attracted widespread public attention due to Ruto’s high-profile political position at the time. Bett accused him of neglecting his parental responsibilities, including failure to provide adequate financial support for the child.
However, Ruto publicly acknowledged Abby as his daughter while disputing claims of neglect. He maintained that he had consistently supported the child, including providing monthly upkeep and contributing to her education at Greenvale School in Uasin Gishu County.
The matter was later resolved out of court, bringing the legal dispute to an end without a prolonged trial.
In recent years, public focus has shifted away from the controversy to Abby Cherop Ruto’s academic progress. In 2024, she reportedly emerged among top performers in the KCPE examinations, scoring 406 marks, a performance that drew public praise and attention across the country.
The renewed discussion highlights how past personal disputes involving high-profile figures often resurface in public discourse, especially when linked to current achievements of the individuals involved.