Charlene Ruto
Charlene Ruto, also born in 1993, is the daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto and an active advocate for youth empowerment and environmental sustainability. A graduate of Daystar University, she is involved in agribusiness and has been vocal about the importance of agriculture in transforming lives. Recently, she denied false claims about her appointment as Chairperson of the National Mining Corporation, emphasizing her father's commitment to fair leadership opportunities. Charlene is also the founder of the SMACHs Foundation, focusing on tackling hunger and climate change in Kenya.
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Recent news mentions
Charlene Ruto has withdrawn a criminal case she had filed against author Webster Ochora Elijah after the two reached an out-of-court settlement.
Charlene Ruto forgives Author Ochora, withdraws criminal charges
Kenya· 2025-09-22
Charlene Ruto has announced her intention to terminate her court case against author Webster Ochora Elijah whom she accused of writing a book in her name without obtaining permission.
Charlene Ruto forgives author Ochora in book row, to withdraw chargesKenya· 2025-07-28Charlene Ruto is the president's daughter who accused the author of misusing her name.
Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president's daughter
Ghana· 2025-06-05Charlene Ruto accused Webster Ochora Elijah of 'misusing' her name by writing the book without first seeking permission from her.
Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president's daughter
United Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Charlene Ruto is the founder of the Smach Foundation, which focuses on sustainable forest conservation through education.
CS Duale: Why restoring forests is key to Kenya's futureKenya· 2025-03-25
Charlene Ruto, the daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, is a vocal advocate for youth empowerment and environmental sustainability.
Daughters of Power: How East Africa's first daughters influence politics, business, and societyKenya· 2025-03-15
