President William Ruto Commends Charlene Ruto Following Progress Exhibition of Youth Empowerment Foundation

President William Ruto observes honey production and tree planting milestones as Charlene Ruto showcases the Smachs Foundation’s latest youth projects in Nairobi.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 20, 2026, 6:04 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

Presidential Review Highlights Youth Agricultural Success

President William Ruto expressed visible satisfaction on Sunday following a detailed presentation by Charlene Ruto regarding the operational milestones of the Smachs Foundation. The event, which took place after a church service at the African Gospel Church in Nairobi, served as a platform for the first daughter to demonstrate how her youth-focused initiative is moving from concept to tangible results. The President toured various exhibition stations, observing the foundation's direct impact on local development and food security.

Expansion of Beekeeping and Sustainable Honey Production

A central feature of the exhibition involved the foundation's beekeeping activities, which have now scaled to include over a dozen active hives. Charlene Ruto presented the President with jars of honey harvested through these hives, illustrating a functional model for youth-led agribusiness. According to the foundation's latest metrics, these beekeeping efforts are designed to provide sustainable income streams for young Kenyans while simultaneously promoting biodiversity through natural pollination processes.

Seedling Production Bolsters National Reforestation Targets

Addressing environmental conservation, the Smachs Foundation revealed it has established a capacity to produce approximately 100,000 seedlings. With 40,000 seedlings already successfully transitioned to the planting phase, the initiative aligns closely with the government’s broader campaign to restore Kenya’s forest cover. This synergy between the first daughter's private NGO and national policy goals underscores a strategic approach to tackling climate change through large-scale community mobilization.