First daughter Charlene Ruto, is brimming with joy after achieving a significant milestone in her life. Yesterday, she marked her graduation with a certificate in sign language, and her excitement knows no bounds. Charlene enthusiastically shared her achievements across her various social media platforms.
During her celebration, Charlene Ruto seized the moment to shed light on her passion for sign language, a fervor ignited by her encounter with Babelyne Mukila earlier this year. She recounted how their communication was entirely in Kenyan sign language, a profound experience that not only deepened her interest in sign language but also fostered a genuine connection with the deaf youth, their community, and their rich culture.
After 3 months of studying Kenyan Sign Language (popularly known as KSL) as a basic course, I finally graduated with my certificate!
— Charlene Ruto (@charlruto) September 10, 2023
I couldn't be more proud of me!
When I met Babelyn Mukila earlier this year and she communicated to me purely through KSL, ...... pic.twitter.com/mcgrfSIIh5
Charlene expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Youla Nzale for orchestrating her classes, as well as her dedicated teacher, Rosemary Indeche, who imparted knowledge with unwavering patience. She also extended her appreciation to the examiners who assessed her. Charlene emphasized that this journey has ignited a profound passion and love for the deaf community within her.
Learning KSL exercised a part of my brain I never knew I had before, tested my patience and discipline and stretched me.
— Charlene Ruto (@charlruto) September 10, 2023
My greatest thanks to Youla Nzale, for organizing my classes, my teacher Rosemary Indeche who taught me with such patience, My examiner Washington Akaranga.. pic.twitter.com/ZLLqopsJdp
Moreover, she disclosed that learning Kenyan sign language engaged a cognitive facet she hadn't explored previously. It not only challenged her patience and discipline but also pushed her beyond her limits.
