President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, is celebrating her white wedding with Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge in Mwanza, Tanzania, as high-profile guests, family members, and friends gather for the ceremony.
The ceremony marks another milestone in the couple’s relationship after they held their traditional Kalenjin engagement ceremony, known as Koito, on August 8, 2026, at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.
Charlene and Yunge’s wedding brings together two families from Kenya and Tanzania, with the celebrations taking place in the groom’s home region.
The white wedding follows weeks of preparations, including a bridal shower in Nairobi on Tuesday, November 3, attended by Charlene’s close friends and family.
The bridal shower featured white and purple decorations, with a specially designed cake carrying messages including “Miss Babe to Mrs Babe” and “Hey Mrs Yunge”.
On Wednesday, November 4, First Lady Rachel Ruto hosted a Mother’s Blessing ceremony for her daughter, bringing together female relatives and family friends to pray for Charlene and offer her guidance ahead of marriage.
Charlene also travelled to Mwanza ahead of the wedding, where she received a colourful welcome featuring traditional dancers and a fleet of luxury vehicles.
The couple had earlier shared glimpses of their wedding preparations on social media, giving Kenyans a preview of their outfits and the celebrations planned in Tanzania.
As the wedding celebrations continue, photographs from the ceremony are capturing some of the notable moments, guests and personalities attending the occasion.
The President and First Lady joined family members and guests to celebrate Charlene Ruto’s marriage to Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge.
Charlene Ruto is joined by her flower girls as she prepares to celebrate her wedding to Isaya.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and his wife are among the notable guests joining President William Ruto’s family and other invitees to celebrate Charlene Ruto’s marriage to Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge.
Charlene Ruto’s husband-to-be acknowledges guests with a thumbs-up as they arrive for the couple’s white wedding, with white roses adorning the venue’s entrance.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga is among the high-profile Kenyan guests attending the wedding celebrations of President William Ruto’s daughter.
The President shares a light moment as invited guests gather at the venue ahead of Charlene Ruto’s wedding ceremony.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo are among the high-profile guests attending Charlene Ruto’s white wedding. The two Kenyan leaders have joined President William Ruto’s family, friends and other invited guests for the wedding celebrations
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has joined President William Ruto, family members and other high-profile guests for the wedding celebrations of Charlene Ruto and Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, dressed in a blue suit, is seen standing beside President William Ruto.
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga has joined other invited guests at the wedding celebrations of President William Ruto’s daughter and Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge.
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