Charlene Ruto Shows Off Her Expansive Sunflower Farm Providing Pollen For Her Bees: "So Therapeutic"

• Charlene Ruto travelled to Eldoret in Uasin Gishu county, where the 30-year-old runs an expansive farm
• She posted images of her sunflower farms while explaining why she opted to grow the cash crop
• The avid beekeeper grows numerous crops at the farm, including mangoes, wheat, capsicum, beans and maize

First Daughter Charlene Ruto is a passionate farmer and runs an expansive enterprise in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county.

Why did Charlene Ruto grow sunflowers?

The 30-year-old practices mixed farming and often shares snippets of what she is up to at the farm.

On Tuesday, August 29, Charlene shared numerous images depicting her sunflower farm.

She donned a black hat and a yellow dress with white stripes, seemingly matching the colour of the plants and completed the look with black gumboots.

She walked around the farm inspecting the sunflower while striking several poses.

Charlene disclosed that they planted the sunflower to strengthen the bee colonies. She then delved into how the crops were beneficial to the honey makers.

“Sunflower is rich in pollen which is literally food for the young bees. The additional benefit is that we will harvest the sunflower seeds to replant and, once in bulk, to sell.”

Charlene admitted that it was fun walking among the sunflower fields, and watching the bees forage was therapeutic.

“I also believe in the collaborative efforts of both men and women in beekeeping, as we all bring different strengths to the table.”

Inside Charlene Ruto’s farm

On Friday, June 30, Charlene posted numerous images of the crops she grows at her farm. The Daystar University alumnus noted that she typically visits her farm on weekends.

One of the images Charlene posted depicted her smiling next to a mango tree with fruits.

The series of images that followed showed the other crops she grows, including the sunflowers.

She also planted wheat, capsicum, beans, maize and cabbage. Charlene disclosed that she aimed to make agriculture an attractive investment for young people.

Kenyans had mixed views about Charlene’s farm, as some praised her enterprising nature. However, others opined that it was a publicity stunt.