Charlene Ruto

About

Philanthropist, public relations professional, and notable figure best known for being the daughter of Kenya's President, William Ruto. She has earned acclaim as a participant in national and international forums, in the unofficial role of "Office of the First Daughter." 

Before Fame

She earned her bachelor's degree in mass communication from Daystar University before going on to obtain her MBA in hospitality management from Les Roches International School in Switzerland. During her college career, she served as a foreign-exchange student in the United States at Northwestern University and earned a certification in Kenyan Sign Language.

Trivia

Her extensive experience in the fields of media and branding, she held PR positions at Mobile Decisioning Holding and Weston Hotel. She launched an organization called the SMACHs Foundation, through which she has led initiatives in youth empowerment, climate action, and agriculture. In 2024, she was appointed Kenya Blood Ambassador and began working alongside the Health Ministry to advocate for blood donation efforts.

Family Life

She was the third-born daughter of William and Rachel Ruto.

Associated With

She has been dubbed "Kenya's Ivanka Trump" by several media outlets.