Charlene Ruto: On forging her own path

Charlene Ruto: On forging her own path (Photo: Charlene Ruto Team)

Charlene is the most outgoing child within the President's family but comes across as the girl next door - the high fives, dancing to local music, and dining with village folk. Spend a day with her and you can see that she can mix and mingle with anyone, comfortably.

Her family has occupied State House for the last year, but she cannot escape the spotlight being shone on the family, and her in particular; the public scrutiny and media attention, balancing private life with public expectations, and the pressure to conform to an unwritten code of conduct.