Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has appointed Charlene Ruto Kenya Blood Ambassador.
Charlene is the daughter of President William Ruto.
CS Nakhumicha in a letter dated December 14, 2023, acknowledged Charlene's contribution in blood donation.
"The MoH recognizes and appreciates your selfless contribution to Kenya through your consistent blood donation, advocacy, educating and mobilising your family members, community, peers and the general Kenyan citizens to engage in blood donations, " the letter read in part.
Charlene was also appreciated for her efforts to mobilise resources and support blood donation activities.
"The letter is to appoint you as Kenya Blood Ambassador and to ask that: you continue to be a spokesperson to your friends, Kenyan Youth family, Peet's and the Kenyan citizens," the letter added.
She was also urged to encourage people to donate blood to save lives and to collaborate with the Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority.
She is also to encourage working with other partners in blood-related events including public education and resource mobilisation.
