Charlene Chelagat Ruto, the third-born daughter of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, has often been in the spotlight for her advocacy work and public engagements.
However, recent insights into her academic achievements have sparked interest among Kenyans, shedding light on her educational journey through Kenya’s school system.
KCPE and KCSE scores
In a recent interview, Charlene disclosed that she scored 380 out of 500 marks in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and later attained a B+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
“My full ID name is Charlene Chelagat Ruto… KCPE, I got 380 out of 500, while in KCSE, I think I got a B+,” she shared during a recent engagement.
For her primary education, Charlene attended a local school in Kenya, though specific details about the institution remain undisclosed.
She attended Moi Girls Eldoret and B+ in KCSE, a solid grade in Kenya’s rigorous secondary examination system, opening doors to higher education.
“I didn’t go to any British or American system school. I attended normal Kenyan schools, and that makes me better placed to understand the challenges of Kenyan youth,” she once remarked in an interview with The Standard.
Charlene went on to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication at Daystar University, a reputable private institution in Nairobi.
She later expanded her academic horizons internationally, earning a Master of Business Administration in Hospitality from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
Additionally, she spent time as a foreign exchange student at Northwestern College in the United States between August 2012 and January 2013, further enriching her educational profile.
Career
In terms of her career, Charlene has served as a Media Relations Officer at Mobile Decisioning Holding Limited and as the Director of Public Relations and Branding at Weston Hotel.
Ahead of the 2022 Kenyan general election, she actively campaigned for her father, and following his inauguration in September 2022, she has participated in both national and international events.
Charlene has held 31 official meetings with government representatives and county officials. However, her involvement in political matters has sparked public debate.
She is the founding patron of the Smart Mechanized Agriculture and Climate Action for Humanity and Sustainability (SMACHS) Foundation.
The foundation focuses on smart agriculture, beekeeping, and climate advocacy, aiming to address youth unemployment through innovative and sustainable farming practices.
