Ruth Gacheru: Baraka Smiles CEO Denies Ex-Communication Rumours on TikTok, Threatens Legal Action
- Baraka Smiles Foundation has responded to allegations that their CEO was caught up in a scandal that allegedly prompted her church to take action against her
- The company highlighted that their boss was not involved in any extramarital affair, contrary to the rumors circulating online
- They released a detailed statement defending the businesswoman and threatened to take legal action over the alleged fake news
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Baraka Smiles Dental Clinic issued a statement addressing the rumors surrounding their CEO.
Source: TikTok
Ruth Wanjiku Gacheru, the President and Executive Chairperson (CEO) of Baraka Smiles Foundation, broke her silence regarding allegations about her private life.
The CEO denied claims that she had been excommunicated from her church following the circulation of a malicious video.
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Both the company and the CEO distanced themselves from the false allegations and clarified the matter publicly.
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“We have become aware of a malicious and defamatory video currently circulating on TikTok, targeting the personal reputation of our Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Ruth Wanjiku Gacheru, with ill-intentioned narratives aimed at misleading the public and damaging her character.
We wish to categorically and unequivocally state that these allegations are entirely false, malicious, and unfounded. They are part of a coordinated smear campaign propagated by individuals and entities driven by competition, malice, and ill intent,” the press statement read.
Was Baraka Smiles CEO suspended from church?
TUKO.co.ke learned through a credible source within the company that allegations of Wanjiku being excommunicated from her church were false.
The businesswoman was allegedly suspended from the house of worship due to an alleged affair.
“We sincerely apologize to our valued clients and stakeholders for any distress or confusion caused by this misleading content. We want to assure you that Baraka Smiles Dental Clinic remains fully committed to operating with professionalism, integrity, and respect for the rule of law. Our focus remains on delivering the highest standard of dental care and upholding the trust you have placed in us over the years.
We are actively working with the relevant authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), to ensure that those responsible for this cyberbullying, defamation, and character assassination are identified and held accountable in accordance with the law. Investigations are underway, and we are confident that justice will be served through the appropriate legal channels,” the statement further read.
Source: Facebook
Baraka Smiles launch campaign
In another story, the foundation launched an ambitious “1 Million Healthy Smiles Campaign,” aimed at providing essential dental care to less privileged communities.
During the campaign, the foundation sought to raise KSh 50 billion address the widespread dental health challenges in the country.
The initiative aimed to reach all 47 counties by 2027, targeting the elderly, children, and other disadvantaged groups.
Wanjiku told TUKO.co.ke that the effects of poor oral hygiene extend beyond dental pain.
She noted that its consequences include low self-esteem, poor overall well-being, and impaired speech, stressing the urgency to act.
She added that the foundation emphasizes the need for improved access to dental services.
The CEO believes that by improving oral health, significant strides can be made toward eradicating oral and throat cancer.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
