Charlene Ruto Breaks Silence after Ochora Elijah Allegedly Abused Her: "We're Humans Too"
- Charlene Ruto has reconsidered her stance on the situation involving Ochora Elijah, who was arrested and charged for writing a book
- The author published a book titled Beyond the Name: Charlene Ruto and the Youth Uprising without Charlene's consent
- Charlene clarified that her decision to pursue the case initially was to protect her reputation and stand against online defamation
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First Daughter Charlene Ruto has finally spoken about author Webster Ochora Elijah's case.
Source: Instagram
Ochora had published a book titled Beyond the Name: Charlene Ruto and the Youth Uprising.
What was Ochora Elijah charged with?
Charlene accused Ochora of misusing her name by writing the book without first seeking permission from her.
The young man was arrested and charged with impersonation over the book.
On Monday, July 28, Charlene shared a statement on the issue, revealing her decision to forgive Ochora after receiving heartfelt appeals from the accused.
Why did Charlene Ruto forgive Ochora Elijah?
She stated that she had dropped the court case and would be seeking to resolve it outside the courts.
"Over the past few weeks, I have received persistent appeals through my legal counsel from Webster Ochora Elijah. His words and the sincerity behind them have touched me deeply. I believe that taking responsibility and being accountable for one's actions is not a sign of weakness. It is a profound demonstration of strength and character. As a youth champion and as someone deeply committed to positive dialogue and responsible leadership, I have chosen to extend forgiveness. I have also agreed to pursue alternative dispute resolution outside the courts," she stated.
Charlene clarified that she decided to sue the young man to protect her name and also to set an example to others.
"This case was never just about me. And it was never only about the young man involved. It was about something bigger, a growing issue in our society that we can no longer ignore: the normalisation of online hostility, defamation, and the careless destruction of reputations, all amplified by the vast reach and anonymity of the internet."
What made Charlene Ruto sue Ochora Elijah?
When I took legal action, it was not solely to protect my name. It was to stand up for the many people, especially young people, who suffer in silence from online abuse with no voice and no avenue for justice. People whose careers have been damaged, whose mental health has been compromised, and whose dignity has been stripped away by targeted digital attacks," She continued.
The first daughter also explained that being in the public eye does not make anyone fair game and should never cost anyone their right to safety, truth, privacy, or respect.
"Holding a public role does not make us less human.. It is time for us to reset our digital culture. Online defamation, trolling, hate raids, and cancel campaigns are not activism. They are a form of violence," she continued.
The matter is scheduled to be mentioned in court on 19th August 2025, where both parties are expected to formally record a mutual settlement.
Did Charlene Ruto call out Ochora Elijah?
Previously, the first daughter claimed that the author had violated her rights.
She stated that while she recognises young people's desire for opportunities, this pursuit should never compromise the consent or identity of others.
Source: Twitter
Charlene argued that the focus is not on the book's content but rather on the fundamental principle of consent.
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