Charlene Ruto
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President William Ruto's daughter Charlene Ruto has found herself embroiled in a political dispute with lawmakers from Kitui County following her two-day charitable visit to the region.
The controversy arose when two legislators aligned with the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance, Rachael Nyamai (Kitui South) and Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East), publicly criticized Ms Ruto's philanthropic endeavours. During her visit, Ms Ruto, accompanied by Zero Bare Foot Campaign CEO Victor Kiprono and other officials, distributed over 1,000 pairs of shoes to various primary schools in Kitui South Constituency. However, ,area MP Dr Nyamai claimed that she had been excluded from the event and raised questions about the source of the funds used to purchase the shoes, suggesting that her constituency office lacked the resources to undertake such an initiative.
Peninah Malonza, the Cabinet Secretary for East Africa Community who hosted the event, clarified that her office had sent letters to all elected leaders, including county assembly members, inviting them to attend. Despite this, Dr. Nyamai persisted in voicing her concerns about the event's organization. Mbai was forthright in his criticism of Ms Ruto and the Zero Bare Foot Campaign, describing the shoes as oversized and of subpar quality. He affirmed that the people of Kitui have not benefited from President Ruto's government over the past two years. He further dismissed the initiative as a "funny programme" that prioritized distributing ill-fitting plastic shoes in primary schools rather than addressing the genuine needs of the residents.
In response to the accusations made by the two MPs, Ms Ruto convened a press conference at Kyoani Primary School in Ikutha. The President's daughter, visibly agitated, defended the initiative, emphasizing that it was unacceptable for young children to walk to school without shoes. She disclosed being touched by the pupils' confessions that the donated shoes were the first pair they had ever owned. Ms Ruto firmly supported this cause, believing that youngsters from underprivileged homes deserved aid and motivation. As their benefactor, she strongly felt that these children should be empowered and given the chance to thrive.
Ms. Ruto stressed that anyone can contribute a pair of shoes and there is no need to wait for others to take action. Having already distributed 1,000 shoes in two days, she now pledges to provide a tree seedling for each pair donated, in line with her father's initiative to plant 15 billion trees. Mr. Kiprono affirms that the shoes are comfortable and made of leather, contradicting the earlier claims that they were made of plastic. The controversy has been linked to local political dynamics with Mr Mbai concerned that Ms Malonza's support for another candidate could jeopardize his chances in the UDA elections. These political differences have reportedly led to the postponement of President Ruto's scheduled visit to the region on multiple occasions.
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Damned if you do damned if you dont. Ms Ruto did not have to be charitable.Those who are knocking down her contributions should out do her. That's the best thing they could to for their constituency.
Dont just criticize and do nothing.Talk is indeed cheap.
Is that so @maxiley! Go for her then.
Wow, this dame is unglued!!! She is ugly.
It appears that you have absolutely low IQ! That’s uncalled for retard!!!
Ok pussy cat! An idiot with you kind of screwed damn name is cursed here on earth, Heaven and Hell!
If you were so lucky as to hit the genetic lottery, be thankful.And remember there is more to a person than the esthetics.Looks fed.
Ndugu Max, I'm good at reading between the lines and what I'm reading is that you aren't enamored with her aesthetics and you think the check bounced when it was time to pay for good looks - that, or the gene pool had run dry. Very diplomatically put though. Next, share your thought on his erstwhile mpango was kando. Her name is Prisca Chemutai Bett.
😀😀 you made my day @ mundugugo...You are agood reader of the obscurity. You have a future in detective work if you ever chose that direction
Actually, I have in the past attacked Ruto on this'Priscagate' He carried the bible and forgot the condom.Some say he used the withdrawal method. Well, he has grudgingly acknowledged the existence of Cherop,and claims that his child support check always arrives on time. As for the esthetics of Cherop, I have not seem her. So Iam not sure if she hit the lottery or will rely on the Dr.Ruto's wealth to magnetize herself.
We are truly a poor people if all it takes is a pair of mitumba shoes to influence a voter.
Nepo baby getting ahead of line. So many people have been doing these charities /donations. Do something sustainable rather than kupatiana temporary mikate. You have a platform, do something better with it .
Hey at least she is giving something much better than those MPIGS who only show up with goodies near election time.
Comrades,
Let's get this straight.
Remember youth for kanu?
Who benefited from it? Jirongo and who? This heifer is trying to remain relevant, not understanding the dynamics. Ruto and family are acting like they care.
Ok. Kenyans are known to vote in anyone who gives them money.
Remember mia mbili mbili?
It was an investment, let the Ruto family recoup their investment.
It's like Kora Kanini stealth from you then acting like I care when I help you buy a packet of Unga.
Tuache ujinga.
Apart from criticizing and thieving mwanananchi, what else have those Mpigs done for their constituents and the country?!?