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First Daughter Charlene Ruto has urged Generation Z to support the National Multi-Sectoral Forum (NMSF) led by President William Ruto.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 3, Ruto’s daughter encouraged young people to leverage their creativity to foster peace across the country.
Charlene expressed concern that the recent anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, which turned violent, were infiltrated by malicious forces intent on causing chaos in the country.
According to Charlene, her perspective is grounded in her own experience as a youth, not just as the daughter of the president.
“We have used our voices and platforms to engage in current affairs. When I say ‘we,’ I stand before you today not just as the President’s daughter, but as one of you—a young Kenyan passionate about the future of our country,” Charlene stated.
She argued that the challenges facing Generation Z are real and pressing, emphasizing that she also feels the impact of the country’s economic situation.
“I hear your voices and understand your concerns. The challenges we face as a generation are real and urgent; from unemployment to the escalating cost of living, we are all feeling the effects of our current economic situation,” she added.
Ruto’s daughter urged selfish politicians not to exploit the younger generation to undermine the government’s efforts to support youth empowerment.
“We will not allow anyone to use our name to mislead us and to divert us from the support that we need,” Charlene added.
She spoke in Nairobi after meeting with presidents of student associations from all 47 counties, some of whom she had collaborated with for nearly two years.
Reasons why Gen Zs should not trust William Ruto’s rhetoric
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba cautioned young people against engaging in talks with William Ruto through the National Multi-Sectoral Forum (NMSF).
In a statement on Saturday, June 29, the vocal UDA lawmaker dismissed the government’s initiative as futile.
Wamuchomba cited the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) as an example, arguing that discussions involving parliament would lack meaningful outcomes.
Here are some key points about Gen Z protests:
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua firmly stated that the government did not engage in the purchase of lawmakers’ votes for the Finance Bill 2024.
The bill, introduced in May, faced significant public resistance due to its provisions, which included high taxation measures.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta urged President William Ruto’s administration to initiate dialogue with opponents of the contentious bill.
