- Charlene Ruto impressed President William Ruto after showcasing the progress of her Smachs Foundation after a church event in Nairobi.
- The youth-focused initiative highlighted projects in beekeeping, tree planting and climate-smart agriculture aimed at empowering young people.
- President Ruto appeared pleased as Charlene led him through the exhibition, signalling her growing influence in youth advocacy.
First daughter Charlene Ruto left her father, William Ruto, impressed after showcasing the strides she has made through her youth-focused initiative, Smachs Foundation.
Charlene has increasingly carved out a public role as a youth advocate and entrepreneur, standing out among the president’s children for her hands-on involvement in development projects.
Smachs Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, focuses on empowering young people in climate-smart agriculture, environmental conservation, and food security.
The initiative promotes sustainable farming practices, green energy adoption, and youth-led projects such as model farms aimed at tackling hunger and climate change.
Charlene has increasingly carved out a public role as a youth advocate and entrepreneur, standing out among the president’s children for her hands-on involvement in development projects.
Smachs Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, focuses on empowering young people in climate-smart agriculture, environmental conservation, and food security.
The initiative promotes sustainable farming practices, green energy adoption, and youth-led projects such as model farms aimed at tackling hunger and climate change.
At another, Charlene outlined efforts aligned with the government’s ambitious tree-planting campaign, aimed at restoring the environment.
She noted that the initiative currently has the capacity to produce about 100,000 seedlings, with around 40,000 already established, and operates over a dozen active beehives.
The president was later seen laying a foundation stone at an ongoing construction project within the premises, as Charlene and other dignitaries looked on.
Throughout the tour, the head of state appeared visibly pleased, smiling as he observed the progress and leadership shown by his daughter in driving youth-centred development initiatives-TUKO.
