[PHOTOS] Ruto meets girl who cried over school reopening

Tinsley Nduta became a social media sensation when she cried over school reopening dates.

by SHARON MWENDE

Western20 May 2024 - 07:18

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Following her viral video, Ruto contacted the girl and convinced her to have a change of heart.
The President hosted Tinsley Nduta, who is a pupil at Lizzie Wanyoike Preparatory School, and her parents at the State House.

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President William Ruto with four-year-old Tinsley Nduta at the State House on May 19, 2024.

President William Ruto has met a four-year-old girl who went viral for expressing her reluctance to attend school for term two.

Following Tinsley Nduta's viral video, Ruto contacted her and convinced her to have a change of heart.

On Sunday, the President hosted Nduta, who is a pupil at Lizzie Wanyoike Preparatory School and her parents at the State House.

"Accompanied by her mother Agnes Wairimu, father George Ngugi and sister Maureen Wambeti to State House, Nairobi, I emphasised the critical role of education in shaping young minds and preparing them for productive roles in society," he said after the meeting.