In a recent interview with Citizen, First Daughter Charlene Ruto addressed those who engage in cyberbullying, specifically targeting her for having a big forehead. She confidently stated that she is not ashamed of her appearance and even advised her hair stylist not to conceal her forehead.

 “Yes, I have a big forehead and I like it. I don’t hide it since God blessed me with it,”


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“It came with a lot of online scrutiny and pressure about my dressing, how I do my makeup about my hair. I was cyber bullied and that is how I decided that it is one of the 30 things that I want to focus on.”

Charlene also praised her father for his unwavering dedication to the nation and reminisced about his hands-off approach to her career decisions.

“My father is a great man. When we were growing up, he gave us the leeway to be who we wanted to become."


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"He didn’t pressure us on what courses he wanted us to take. He would only give us guidance and so for me, I loved communications. He is a mentor and very passionate about this country,” she said.

The President's daughter, Charlene Ruto, is an accomplished individual with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication and holds an MBA from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management. Known for her advocacy work, Charlene is a dedicated youth and climate change champion. She actively leads campaigns that empower youth in agribusiness and advocates for mental hygiene, as well as anti-FGM initiatives.