Ruto, who has been making her views clear intermittently over the last few weeks, on Wednesday, July 3 gathered a team of '47 presidents' from 47 County student associations, where she addressed several issues touching on the youth while also promising action.

Flanked by the youthful leaders, Ruto spoke to the media and to Kenyans at large, promising the youth that she had 'heard their voices'.

"I hear your voices. I understand your concerns. The challenges we face as a generation are real and pressing. From unemployment to the rising cost of living, we are all feeling the impact of our current economic situation," she said.

"I want you to know, that your engagement in our nation's affairs is not just welcome, but essential. They all contribute to the vibrant democracy we are building together."

On X, Ruto went on to encourage the youth to continue in their constructive participation in the country's affairs, promising Kenyans that she was ready to 'listen, learn and work' alongside them.

"This is indeed what I encourage - constructive engagement. Let's be the generation that's known not just for its passion, but for its innovation in governance and civic participation. I am here to listen, learn and work alongside you. I am here for you," she said. 

Charlene's message was, however, met with some derision and ridicule from a section of Kenyans who wondered what authority was she speaking with many also saying that they were interested in what her father had to say - and not her.

Veteran disc jockey DJ Krowbar wrote, "Completely insensitive, out of pulse with where the country is. Secondly, you are not a government employee to address Kenyans. You are the president's daughter who is looking for clout."

Someone else said, "We never saw Ngina Kenyatta speak this much for the entire 10-year presidency. 'I hear you'... But as who? We were not addressing our concerns to you. We are dealing with your father. Sit back!"

Popular content creator Dennis Ombachi chimed in too, saying, "Hatuja kataa wewe ni blood ambassador. Ambassador of the blood shed by the youth murdered by this GOVT. That’s what you represent, speak up for them or forever hold your peace. Na siongelei nywele."

Also displeased was media personality Adelle Onyango. She said: "Things don't go wrong, they START wrong. The beginning here was @charlruto appointing herself the leader of the youth. Even attempting to introduce the "office of the first daughter". Gen Z have already tabled their demands to your father. Stop this."

Out of all of the President's children, Charlene has been the most active and visible, regularly hosting events, appearing at youth summits, initiating programs and commenting on thorny national issues.