Charity Waweru popularly known as Gen Z Baddie / HANDOUTKenyan civic educator and political activist Charity Waweru, popularly known as “Gen Z Baddie”, has apologised over remarks she made about President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto’s engagement ceremony.
Her remarks drew criticism from a section of social media users prompting an apology from the social commentator.
Gen Z Baddie said she had taken time to reflect on the comments and acknowledged that her words were inappropriate and had offended some people.
“I would like to sincerely apologise to Kenyans and to everyone who felt offended or misrepresented by comments I recently made regarding Kilgoris and the President’s daughter’s wedding. I have taken time to reflect on the conversation, and I acknowledge that my words were inappropriate. For that, I am genuinely sorry,” she said.
Gen Z Baddie also said she had taken down the video containing the remarks to prevent further harm or offence.
She said her mentors within Linda Mwananchi had reached out to her and advised her on the importance of exercising responsibility when speaking about communities and public figures.
She thanked Pollyne Owoko, whom she described as her mother figure within the movement, as well as Pauline Njoroge and Abbie Zuena, for guiding and correcting her.
“My mentors within Linda Mwananchi have reached out to me, spoken to me candidly and advised me on the importance of responsibility, especially when speaking on matters that touch on communities and public figures,” she said.
She, however, clarified that the apology was for the offence caused by her comments and was not an admission that expressing an opinion or raising an issue for discussion was wrong.
“That said, I want to clarify that this apology is for the unintended offence caused by my comments, and not an admission that expressing an opinion or raising a point of discussion is itself a sin,” she said.
Gen Z Baddie said she remained committed to learning and being more careful about how she communicates, given the size of her public platform.
“I remain committed to learning, growing and being more mindful of how I communicate, especially given the platform I have and the responsibility that comes with it,” she said.
She apologised again to those who felt offended and thanking those who privately reached out to guide her.
“To everyone who felt offended, I am sorry. I hear you, and I appreciate the guidance from those who took the time to speak to me privately. We live, we learn, and we do better,” she said.
