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• Wed Jun 11 2025

First Daughter Charlene Ruto faced backlash on June 11 for remaining silent about the death of Albert Ojwang

While sharing photos from Azerbaijan and encouraging young people to dream beyond borders, netizens criticised her for not addressing police brutality, especially as a self-proclaimed youth advocate

Many questioned how she could speak on youth empowerment while ignoring calls for justice for a fellow young Kenyan

First Daughter Charlene Ruto is under scrutiny for her silence regarding Albert Ojwang?s death while in police custody.

Kenyans asked Charlene Ruto's to call for justice for Albert Ojwang's family. Photos: Charlene Ruto and Albert Ojwang.

Source: UGC

Charlene Ruto questioned for silence over Ojwang's killing

Netizens called out the passionate youth leader on Wednesday, June 11, when she shared a message of encouragement to young people.

Charlene shared numerous photos of herself donning a black dress, matching tights, and golden heels in Azerbaijan.

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?Something I always tell young people is that your vision and dreams are not bound to just your village, your county, or even your nation.?

The farmer recounted that when she started her journey in 2022, thinking she would be working with the counties, but her project had now gone international.

?But before I knew it, the movement is now in East Africa, Africa, and recently a new door opened?one to the Global South. We formally launched The Global South NGO Platform in Baku, Azerbaijan, recently.?

Charlene noted that the Global South statement, endorsed by over 1,000 civil society organisations from 137 countries, was a unified call for justice, equity, and global cooperation.

The conversation quickly shifted to Ojwang?s death, with most netizens wondering how she could address youths but avoid lending her voice to calls for his killers to be brought to book.

Mteresalawrence:

?Congratulations! Beautiful work.?

shay_nixe:

?Rest in peace, Albert.?

lawrencetiampatii:

?Great, more grace.?

Mteresalawrence:

?Congratulations! Beautiful work.?

Chrisatieno:

?Why don't you use your platform to condemn the killing of youth since you say you are passionate about youth??

Mahinge:

?At least you get to see another day thanks to daddy dearest's connections. Out here, we are dying in numbers.?

lil_shafii69:

?For once, can you address the extrajudicial killings and police brutality happening in your country??

youths.o.a.m:

?How do you talk to youths who are being killed? RIP Albert Ojwang.?

Saywhatmobat:

?Why are you quiet when people in your age group are dying??

Alai condemns targeting of officials? children

Robert Alai called for legal action against Kenyans bullying Eliud Lagat?s son. Photos: Robert Alai and NPS.

Source: UGC

In other news, Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai urged Kenyans to avoid targeting the children of civil servants during times of public anger. His remarks followed online attacks against Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat?s son, who became a target after the death of Albert Ojwang sparked outrage.

Alai expressed concern over personal details of officials? children being shared online, exposing them to threats and harassment. He emphasized the need to protect children?s privacy and safety, citing existing laws that safeguard against cyber harassment and misuse of personal information. Alai reported that he had reached out to authorities, urging them to take action against those responsible for spreading personal information and inciting violence.

However, his appeal faced backlash, with many accusing him of defending the elite while ordinary citizens continue to suffer injustice. The debate sparked heated reactions across social media platforms.

Source: TUKO.co.ke