Charlene Ruto Refutess Allegations of Her Foundation Soliciting Funds from Kenyans Over Israel Trip

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First Daughter Charlene Ruto has responded to and refuted allegations that her non-profit organization, SMACHS Foundation, is engaged in soliciting funds from participants of the Kenya-Israel Agricultural Exchange Program.

In a comprehensive statement, First Daughter Charlene Ruto clarified the foundation’s stance and emphasized its dedication to transparency and ethical conduct.

In her statement, Charlene noted that the SMACHS Foundation, a youth-led and youth-focused organization, is committed to inspiring young people to participate in agriculture and climate action, contributing to the fight against food insecurity.

She emphasized that the SMACHS Foundation does not engage in fundraising schemes and explicitly stated that it does not solicit funds from individuals for any opportunities, partnerships, or training activities.

“… In response, the foundation would like to state the following: As a non-profit organisation, we do not solicit funds from any individuals for any opportunities, partnerships or training activity whatsoever; As part of the recruitment campaign, SMACHS Foundation, alongside other institutions, was mandated with the task of identifying young trainees for The MASHAV Agricultural Training Program.

As a result, we were able to identify and send 25 individuals in the first cohort, and 20 individuals in the second Cohort. None of the individuals paid money for the program; Our commitment to transparency and ethical practices remains unwavering, and we remain focused on equipping young people with the necessary skills to lead in climate-smart agriculture through sustainable farming practices and initiatives,” read the long statement in part.