Charlene Ruto's Post on Saba Saba Day Goes South as Kenyans Bash Her: "Ongea Na Babako Atuskize"
- Charlene Ruto's message to Kenyans amidst youth protests elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans
- The first daughter's calls for generational reconciliation came at a time when youths are protesting over police brutality and high cost of living
- A section of Kenyans sent President William Ruto heartfelt messages through his daughter, with hopes that he would address their grievances soon
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Charlene Ruto has been slammed by a section of netizens after sharing a heartfelt message talking about generational reconciliation.
Source: Facebook
The president's daughter, who has been silent following the recent protests, was bashed for not saying a thing as Kenyans continue to lose lives during the protests.
Some Kenyans urged Charlene to ask President Ruto to have a dialogue with the citizens.
What did Charlene Ruto post on Saba Saba Day
On July 7, during Saba Saba Day, Charlene shared photos with youthful students from across 47 counties attending one of her youth mentorship programmes.
"Shared a refreshing session with brave students and young community leaders across the 47 counties of our great nation. These young leaders represent millions of young people across the country. They have decided to step up and provide objective-driven representation, structured dialogues and alternative engagement methods that offer real lasting solutions, not just temporary hype, likes and short-lived attention. VIVA COMRADES!! I am proud of your courage, maturity and leadership," she posted.
Below is the post
A few hours before Saba Saba Day, the first daughter shared another post, insisting on the importance of fearing God and generational reconciliation.
"Malachi 4:6 states: "And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers…” Generational reconciliation ❤️ Do we still have a God believing and God fearing generation?" she wrote.
What did netizens say about Charlene Ruto's message?
Charlene's remarks came at a time when the country is witnessing protests nationwide led by Gen Zs.
Reacting to Charlene's message, netizens shared divided opinions, and below is what they had to say:
Gerry.njuguna:
"You cannot talk to us about God while all that's being done by this regime is all ungodly."
Niffer.m:
"Talk to your father to talk to Kenyans, let him apologise where he has gone wrong. Let him bring the change he promised Kenyans before 2027."
Gathu_evans:
"Proverbs 29:2 states, "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.""
Melisatasha001:
"Hii family kila mtu ni pastor....wantam."
Diablo.azul._:
"Exodus 20:5-6 says, "I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing lovingkindness to thousands [of generations], to those who love Me and keep My commandments.""
Beatrace.samba.961:
"Ask your father, he has better answers."
Ages_of_cute:
"Ongea na baba yako wewe."
Irenemuendo:
"Does this government fear God?"
Abdallah_truck_world:
"You want this generation to believe in God while your family believes in money and property🤷♂️."
Kennedy Makau:
"You think those young people demonstrating on the streets are only students, right? Unakosea."
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How many people died during Saba Saba protests?
In another story, TUKO.co.ke reported that four protesters were shot dead in different parts of the country during the Saba Saba protests.
Two protesters were shot dead in Kangemi, Nairobi and other two in Ngong, Kajiado county.
Kenyans condemned the killings of the protesters.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
