Charlene Ruto Faces Backlash for Defending Father Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests

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• Charlene Ruto defended her father, President William Ruto, amidst widespread protests over the Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya.

• Her statements received mixed reactions, with many urging her to address public concerns directly and criticize the bill's economic impact.

Amidst the ongoing protests over the Finance Bill 2024 across different parts of Kenya, Charlene Ruto, daughter of President William Ruto, has stepped into the spotlight with a staunch defense of her father.

Known for her emerging role in the political arena, Charlene took to social media to voice her perspective on the matter. 

"I stand at a very unique position regarding the issues facing my country Kenya as we speak," Charlene expressed in a post on X. "As a president's daughter, I have no doubt in my mind, watching my father rise in politics for over 30 years, seeing his work and passion behind the scenes, that he truthfully holds the best interests of Kenyans at heart," she affirmed.

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Acknowledging the youth's role in shaping the country's discourse, Charlene embraced the active participation of her generation in current affairs. 

"As a youth champion, I hear the cry of this generation and give my kudos that we not only care about current affairs, but have a stand and are willing to raise our concerns. This is a gamechanger," she emphasized.

However, Charlene's sentiments received mixed reactions from netizens, with some urging her to directly engage her father on the public's concerns regarding the Finance Bill protests. 

Critics argue that her defense of President Ruto should be accompanied by concrete actions and dialogue aimed at addressing the public's concerns, especially amidst the economic strains exacerbated by the Finance Bill.

Here are some of the reactions:

"Does my brain not work or WHAT IS SO HARD ABOUT REJECTING AND STARTING AGAIN??? Please tell me??? What will it cost you to just say no but we will try again?"

"STOP LYING!!!! SINCE WHEN DID BEST INTERESTS LOOK LIKE ABDUCTIONS???? TAX HIKES??? CORRUPTION????LIVE BULLETS??"

"Ask him to stop the abductions, ask him to #rejectfinancebill2024, ask him to return Linda mama, ask him to stop overtaxing us."

"Heri wewe you’re the president’s daughter. Some of us are fighting because we are the hope of our families."

"Do you think what your father is doing to the Kenyans is right? How can he say he inherited empty coffers every now and then and he is always flaunting the expensive accessories and clothing with daily abroad trips. Nkt."

"We measure people by their actions. Your father is killing unarmed young people and teargassing peaceful protesters. His intentions no longer matter. Either get him to stop the violence or leave us to die at his hands."

Charlene's public defense of her father has thus sparked significant debate, highlighting the deep divisions and intense emotions surrounding the Finance Bill 2024 and its impact on the Kenyan populace.