Charlene Ruto: Kenyans wonder where President’s daughter is amid protests over 2024 Finance Bill

• Charlene Ruto was nowhere to be seen or heard as Kenyans took to the streets to protest against the 2024 Finance Bill.
• The president’s daughter, who always speaks out and advocates for young people to speak out, remained silent as the protests entered the second day.
• Kenyans took to social media to criticize the first daughter, urging her to join the protests.

Kenyans have taken to social media to question why Charlene Ruto, a youth champion, has remained silent following protests against the 2024 Finance Bill.

Has Charlene Ruto joined the protesters?

The vocal lead girl has been absent from social media for a few days, leaving tongues wagging.

Charlene, usually active on social media, has not posted anything since June 12, after she showed up at Lang’ata Women’s Prison for a public event.

Kenyans noticed Charlene’s loud silence, and some even flooded her Instagram with messages asking why she was staying silent. Others asked him to join the rest of Kenyans in protests and reject the 2024 Finance Bill.

Below are the reactions:

David Otieno:

“The blood donor ambassador cannot oppose his father.”

Lucy Chepkoech:

“The First Daughter is busy with the bees.”

Lavineperez_hera said:

“You say you are a voice among young people, why don’t you speak out now #rejectfinancebill2024.”

Keruboo.oa says:

“Reject the finance bill.”

Isha_Zeen:

“The finance bill must be rejected.”

Devenirwanjiru said:

“Since you are so loud and proud to be a first daughter, tell your parents to run this country with decorum. #REJECTTHEFINANCEBILL2024.”

Iamwanjirukihungi_ said:

“Ulikuwa wapi leo? #rejectfinancebill2024.”

Nai_thrifts said:

“The silence is strong…”

Murugi Munyi arrested

Elsewhere, YouTuber Murugi Munyi, aka Yummy Mummy, was arrested along with other protesters while demonstrating against the 2024 Finance Bill.

The podcaster was seen in an all-black outfit, led towards a police truck where other arrested protesters were gathered.

When it was her turn to board the truck, a police officer could be seen pushing her from behind inappropriately. Many Kenyans and opposition leaders from the Azimio La Umoja One coalition criticized the police for the way they treated the protesters.

Still on issues related to the 2024 finance bill, content creator Dem wa Facebook believed that content creators should be exempt from taxes, denouncing the lack of jobs on the part of the government.

Proofread by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and editor at TUKO.co.ke

Source: TUKO.co.ke