President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, will marry Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge on November 6, 2026.
President Ruto flew to Mwanza on Thursday, November 5, ahead of his daughter’s wedding, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, family members and other associates.
Oscar Sudi shared footage of himself alongside the President during the trip to Tanzania.
The wedding took place at Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza, along the shores of Lake Victoria.
Arrangements for the white wedding follow the couple’s traditional Kalenjin Koito ceremony held in August 2026 at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.
During the Koito Ceremony, several senior government officials and political leaders, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, and Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen, Aden Duale, Hassan Joho, Opiyo Wandayi and Soipan Tuya, among others, were in attendance.
Guests Attending Charlene Ruto’s Wedding
Besides President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto, and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, other personalities, including comedian Eddie Butita and his girlfriend Celest Terer, as well as Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Aden Duale, also attended.
Celest shared photographs of an aircraft branded with the couple’s names and wedding date ahead of the celebrations.
Mbeere North MP, Leo Wa Mūthende, also confirmed his arrival in Mwanza, accompanied by Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Julius Korir and KeRRA Board Chairperson Eng. Anthony Mwaura.
Also in attendance were Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo.
Traditional drummers and dancers also featured during Charlene’s arrival in Mwanza.
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Details of Charlene’s Wedding Gown
Charlene wore a white gown with three-dimensional floral embellishments, a structured silhouette, and a long cathedral-style veil.
Her mother, Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto, and sister Stephanie helped with the bridal preparations.
The wedding videos shared of Charlene walking down the aisle show a white gown paired with a long veil.
Her bridal look also featured neatly styled hair, a decorative hair accessory on the side of her head, and a bouquet of white and red roses.
Other photographs from before the ceremony showed Charlene in a white midi dress with cap sleeves, a lace-edged veil, gold-and-pearl earrings, and a baby’s-breath bouquet.
On the other hand, the First Lady had a long maroon dress decorated with white floral details, which she paired with a matching maroon hat to match the wedding theme.
Meanwhile, Ruto wore a maroon coat over a white shirt, complemented by black trousers, a black bow tie, a black hat, and a godfather badge pinned to his coat.
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Tanzania Intensifies Security Ahead of Wedding
Tanzanian police have increased security across Mwanza ahead of the ceremony.
Mwanza Regional Police Commander DCP Wilbrod Mutafungwa said in an interview on November 5 that comprehensive security measures were in place, including increased patrols across the city, hotels hosting guests, and areas surrounding Lake Victoria.
Mutafungwa added that officers had increased their presence across different locations to ensure the celebrations proceeded peacefully.
“Our officers have intensified patrols in all areas, including land, hotels, as well as the shores of Lake Victoria. Our goal is to ensure the ceremony happens in an environment of peace and tranquillity, with adequate security,” Mutafungwa said.
The police commander also identified roads expected to experience increased traffic as guests traveled to the wedding venue and other locations hosting visitors.
Mutafungwa identified Makongoro Road, the route connecting Mwanza International Airport to the city center, Kwatunza–Malaika Beach Resort Road and Nyerere Road towards Kisesa as routes likely to experience increased traffic during the wedding celebrations.
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