First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has penned a sweet Father’s Day message to honor and celebrate her husband President William Ruto.
The First Lady took to her official X account celebrating all fathers for their unwavering dedication to their families.
She expressed gratitude to Ruto for the sacrifices he has made for their family, further extending her appreciation over his unwavering love and joy towards their children.
“Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in our nation! You have been there for us through thick and thin; you have taught us to be strong and kind and to never give up.,” she said.
“To my dear Bill, you bring so much joy and love into our children’s lives. I am eternally grateful for the sacrifices you make for them every step of the way as a father.”
Rachel Ruto Warm Wishes to Fathers
Mama Rachel Ruto also celebrated all fathers in the Country stating that they have exemplified the essence of a true hero.
“You have shown us what it means to be a true hero. May this special day be filled with love, laughter, and all the things that bring you joy. You deserve it!” the Rachel Ruto said.
The first lady extended warm Father’s Day wishes to her dad, Samuel Kimetto, expressing heartfelt gratitude for his unwavering support and guidance as her rock and mentor.
“To my father, thank you for being my rock and my mentor. I thank God for the gift of a great father,” she said.
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Father’s Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the profound influence of fathers in society.
It is celebrated in every third Sunday of June.
The Origin of Father’s Day
Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington is credited for originating the holiday. Her father, a Civil War veteran, raised Dodd and her five siblings single-handedly after their mother died in childbirth.
In 1909, Dodd conceived the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day, which was gaining recognition as a holiday at that time.
Local religious leaders supported her idea, and the first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, coinciding with the birthday month of Dodd’s father.
In 1924, U.S President Calvin Coolidge endorsed the observance, and in 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued a proclamation officially recognizing the day.
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Father’s Day became a national holiday in 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed legislation designating the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day.
Originally rooted in religious observance, Father’s Day has since been commercialized with the exchange of greeting cards and gifts.
Some traditions include wearing a red rose to signify a living father or a white rose in remembrance of a deceased father.
The day also extends to honoring other male figures, such as grandfathers or uncles who have taken on paternal roles.
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