First Daughter Charlene Ruto has told delegates in the United States (US) that her father, President William Ruto, is a chicken farmer.
Speaking during the United Nations Summit of the Future Action Day in New York, USA, Charlene said that she has been working with youths in Kenya to realize the potential of agriculture.
Further, she narrated that she decided to get into the business because of her family background.
Therefore, agriculture was a default venture to get into.
“Because I don’t have the time to share all the work I do with young people, allow me to share my website and you can see all the work I do with young people in Kenya and Africa.
“When I looked at how I could work with young people, Agriculture was a no-brainer,” she said.
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Charlene Speaks of her Father and Mother
Moreover, the first daughter narrated that her father persuaded her to go to the farm during the holidays.
Although she hated it at the time, she learned quickly that it was important and appreciates farming even more now.
Additionally, she said that her father is a chicken farmer and her mother loves gardening and owns a green farm.
“Every easter and Christmas from when I was 3 years old, my parents would insist that we go to the farm.
“I hated it at that time, but today I am so grateful. My father is a chicken farmer, my mother has a green farm, she is great with flowers and kitchen gardens, and I am a beekeeper,” added Charlene.
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Her Honey Business
Through her business, Charlene said that she was inspired to establish the Smart Mechanized Agriculture & Climate Action for Humanity & Sustainability (SMACHS).
She told the delegates that she was motivated to work with other partners to lower the average age of a farmer from the age of 69 to 16 years.
“I sell honey as a business. when I got into the business, I learned that there was a huge opportunity for young people and decided to start the SMACHS Foundation.
‘’We can work together to change the average age of a farmer in Kenya from 69 to 16 years.”
Also, she invited foreigners to come and tour Kenya, boasting of its unique tourist attraction sites.
‘’Allow me to welcome you to Kenya as we have beautiful beaches and the only country with a park within a national city as well as swimming lions,’’ Charlene added.
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