Charlene Ruto’s Message to Gen Z Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests

President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene, has urged young people to use their platforms to promote peace across the country.

Charlene attributed the recent violent demonstrations to ‘dark forces’ attempting to create chaos in the nation. She highlighted the destruction and looting of businesses during the protests, resulting in significant losses for owners.

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“We have used our voices and platforms to be a part of current affairs. I say ‘we’ because I stand before you today not just as the President’s daughter, but as one of you—a young Kenyan passionate about our country’s future,” she stated on Wednesday.

“I hear your voices and understand your concerns. The challenges we face as a generation are real and pressing; from unemployment to the rising cost of living, we are all feeling the impact of our current economic situation.”

Charlene emphasized the importance of youth engagement in national affairs and welcomed their involvement. She urged young people to consider the complexities of governance, noting that seemingly simple solutions can have unforeseen consequences.

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“This doesn’t mean we should stop pushing for change, but we should approach issues with nuance and openness to dialogue. As I continue to use my platform to support all young people, I urge us to engage constructively,” she added.

“Let us criticize when necessary and propose solutions. Let us be the generation known not just for its passion but for innovation in governance and civic participation.”

Charlene pledged to listen to and learn from the youth to find solutions for the country. She noted that the government, through the Ministry of Youth, is actively engaging with young people.

“We will not allow anyone to use our name to misalign us and to distract us from the support we need.”

She emphasized the need for government and agency support for the youth and expressed solidarity with the current government.

Charlene acknowledged that peace has been elusive for Kenyans in recent days. Gen Z Kenyans have taken to the streets to protest against the unpopular tax regime, calling for significant changes in governance.

The nationwide protests have resulted in injuries, deaths, and property destruction. Although President William Ruto declined to sign the controversial Finance Bill 2024, sparking outrage, many remain dissatisfied with the current state of the country, including high public expenditure.