She was ranked among the 100 Most Influential African Women in 2023 by Avance Media[2] due to her engagement in leadership, youth empowerment, and climate action for community development and sustainable agriculture.

[5] Charlene holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Daystar University, and a Master of Business Administration in Hospitality from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

[7] Charlene campaigned for her father ahead of the 2022 Kenyan general election, and after his inauguration in September 2022,[8][9] she has been actively attending national and global events.

[3] In 2022, Charlene had been conducting activities under the unofficial title "Office of the First Daughter", leading to public criticism and questions about the funding source.

However, critics felt her remarks were insensitive and disconnected from the realities faced by Kenyan youth, arguing that her privileged background might have influenced her understanding.