- Mike Sonko has warned Charlene Ruto to stop commenting on the current anti-government unrest, saying it could worsen the situation
- He criticized her recent video urging the youth to trust in the government, arguing it was ill-timed and insensitive
- Sonko advised Charlene to let her father handle the crisis and engage in dialogue with the youth as promised
Mike Sonko has criticized First Daughter Charlene Ruto, urging her to refrain from intervening in the ongoing anti-government unrest.
Sonko’s comments came after a video surfaced showing Charlene asking the youth to trust in the government.
He argued that her remarks were ill-timed and could exacerbate the already high tensions, as the country is still reeling from the youth’s strong rejection of President William Ruto and his administration.
In the video, Charlene addressed 47 student leaders, expressing her solidarity with Kenyan youth and claiming to understand their struggles.
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Her remarks sparked outrage on social media, with many accusing her of being out of touch, as her privileged lifestyle is funded by taxes forcibly taken from the people by her father.
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Despite some praise for her commitment to supporting livelihoods, the majority criticized her, stating that her father’s policies have made life unbearable, and her reassurances would do nothing to ease the crisis.
Sonko stated that he confronted Charlene online because most government leaders wouldn’t address her directly, asserting that he was speaking the truth.
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He advised her to let her father handle the situation and engage in dialogue with the youth, as he had promised, rather than her pressuring them to calm down.
Sonko Commends Charlene’s Work
While criticizing her comments, Sonko also took a moment to praise Charlene for her dedication to her duties, noting that this was not the first time he had complimented her.
He acknowledged her good work but insisted that now was not the right time for her to comment on the matter, as the situation remained volatile.
