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Kenyans take on Charlene Ruto over "lazy youth" remark

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Charlene Ruto speaking at the Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi on February 5, 2024 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenyans have reacted to a comment made by the First Daughter, Charlene Ruto, urging youth to "stop being lazy" and seek original employment opportunities.

Charlene speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday implied that "most youth are lazy" increasing the unemployment rate in Kenya.

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