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A prayer for God to provide a husband for Charlene, the daughter of Kenya’s President William Ruto, has sparked a flurry of reactions among social media users in the east African nation.

Ruto, his wife, and Charlene were among thousands who attended a mass prayer meeting by Benny Hinn, the American preacher, when his daughter made the request.

The prayer meeting was held over the weekend in Nairobi, the capital city.

Hinn urged those with prayer requests to come forward and Charlene heeded the call. She had prayed for the “calling” she said she has for youths.

After Hinn prayed for her, he asked if she had any other special requests. Charlene then whispered into the preacher’s ear.

“Give her a husband that will fulfil that call with her. Lord send that young man her way that will be a strength to her, a great supporter,” the preacher bellowed into the microphone after Charlene’s special request.

“She can’t do this alone, Lord, she is going to the battlefield to win souls… she needs a husband soon.”

The request elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans, with many sending their marriage proposals her way.

A social media user who identified himself as Omwamba, penned a letter to the first daughter via X on Monday, saying he was moved by her sincerity and humility.

“My name is Omwamba, a hustler. And I am reaching out to you after witnessing your heartfelt request for a husband during your prayer session with the Pastor Benny Hinn,” the man wrote.

“I was moved by your sincerity and the faith you demonstrated yesterday and God has sent me your way.

“Having seen your strong faith and genuine desire for companionship, I am writing to express my admiration and to humbly request your hand in marriage.”

Another social media user wrote: “Singleness is not a state to admire… you see even Charlene Ruto went to Benny Hinn and her prayer request was that God gives her a Husband so that she can relate. Now, it means our guy Daddy Owen was just playing Banta with her,” the man tweeted, referring to a gospel singer the first daughter had been romantically linked with.

Here are more reactions.

Men are cheap and everywhere until it is time to find a husband, that is when you will see what Onyango One Touch saw at Namba Okana in 1906. Ask Charlene Ruto and Winnie Odinga.

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— Ja Loka (@_fels1) February 26, 2024

Charlene Ruto doesn't have a husband?

Don't be surprised if she doesn't reply to messages and calls from men

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Daddy Owen is a good guy. Why did she reject him, and he has money?

She shouldn't depend on prayers from Benny Hinn

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Solution is giving one man in her dm a chance. pic.twitter.com/1seStbukB3

— Alinur Mohamed (@AlinurMohamed_) February 26, 2024

I understand when Charlene Ruto asked Benny Hinn to pray for her to find a husband, being in a her position and finding the right person is hard, you don't know if they coming to you from a point of love or because you are the president's daughter. pic.twitter.com/W0gD9XDtLi

— Ms. CHEPTOO SITANY✨ (@SitanyCheptoo) February 26, 2024

Charlene Ruto quietly requested Benny Hinn to pray for her to find a husband. However, Benny proceeded to pray for her loudly, much to her embarrassment. I felt disappointed; he should have respected her privacy and not disclosed her prayer request. pic.twitter.com/9cTxlm1cnz

— ALFRED MUSYIMI (@MUSYIMIALFRED) February 26, 2024

Charlene Ruto being prayed to get a good husband is like roadside pastors who troll their fellow pastors asking for offerings in churches yet they've offering boxes with them pic.twitter.com/JpJ42WI7RC

— Wazari™ 🌏 (@Wazari_Ya) February 26, 2024

There is nothing wrong with Charlene Ruto asking Benny Hinn to pray for her to get a good husband. Marriage is sacred and needs God's blessings. Everyone aspires to get a good partner. Charlene is honest. Pray that you become H.E. Ruto's son-in-law. Me, I am fasting. pic.twitter.com/CbkJVXyeXF

— Abuga Makori EGH, MBE (@abuga_makori) February 26, 2024