Inside Charlene Ruto’s Busy Youth Day Celebrations in Mombasa
Key takeaways
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- First daughter Charlene Ruto headed to the coastal town of Mombasa for the highly anticipated International Youth Day on Monday, August 12.
- Charlene’s activities at the Coast have captured significant attention and sparked lively discussions across social media platforms.
- On stage with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, the first daughter joined in on the Anguka Nayo challenge, a popular dance trend in Kenya.
- The self-styled youth champion also attended the launch of Swahilipot FM, the newest radio station in the region.
- Ms. Ruto also cycled to the Mikindani area where she participated in a Mangrove tree planting exercise.
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Charlene Ruto Opens Swahilipot FM in Mombasa
Charlene Ruto honored Swahilipot FM’s invitation to attend its launch in Mombasa. The radio station went on air under the 97.1 frequency.
From Mombasa, the FM station is poised to take the coastal region by storm, giving resident stations like Bahari and Pwani FM a run for their money.
The station is the latest one in a string of new FM stations in the coastal city. The first daughter also gave a maiden interview at the radio station, where she articulated matters relating to the youth.
Acknowledging that she is a millennial and not Gen Z, Ms Ruto maintained that it is her life’s purpose to help Kenyan youth lead better lives.
“I earlier worked in the private sector and was very comfortable. I didn’t know if I would get into this space. But 2 years ago, I became interested in young people and matters affecting them,” said Charlene.
Charlene’s interview was in line with her activities in Mombasa where she met and engaged with young entrepreneurs in the area.
Charlene Ruto’s Anguka Nayo Dance Challenge in Mombasa
Ms. Ruto also participated in a youth event in Mombasa, where she engaged in discussions with young people about ways to enhance their economic well-being.
The event was attended by political figures in Mombasa including the Governor of Mombasa Abdulswammad Nassir.
In the typical Gen Z fashion, Charlene Ruto took to the stage with Governor Nassir to try out Anguka Nayo, a popular dance challenge in Kenya’s social media space.
At the event, the first daughter urged leaders to step up and execute their roles and not to commit every problem at the president’s table.
Charlene Ruto cycles to Mikindani and leads the Mangrove restoration initiative
Charlene Ruto embraced First Lady Racheal Ruto’s passion for cycling as she launched a campaign to restore mangrove trees along Kenya’s coastline.
“Together with our partners, we actively engaged in a transformative Mangrove tree planting initiative at Mikindani Area in Mombasa County. Our team cycled to the site, raising awareness and campaigning for environmental change along the way,” wrote Charlene on Instagram.
In advocating for the planting of new mangrove trees, Ms. Ruto highlighted their crucial role in preventing coastal erosion, enhancing biodiversity, and contributing significantly to climate change mitigation.
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International Youth Day was celebrated worldwide, with young people around the globe coming together to mark the occasion.
Amid the celebrations, tension rose in Tanzania as authorities forcefully turned back buses full of youth.
The youth were reportedly heading to a Youth Day rally organized by Tanzania’s top opposition politicians including Tundu Lissu. Tundu and his associates were quickly arrested and the event thrown into confusion.
Reports indicate that the government was worried the event might lead to instability in the country, akin to the recent nationwide protests seen in Kenya.
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