President William Ruto travelled to Tanzania on Thursday, November 5, ahead of his daughter Charlene Ruto’s wedding scheduled for Friday, November 6.
The Head of State arrived in Mwanza accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and a delegation of Kenyan leaders, among them Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, for the much-anticipated ceremony.
Charlene is expected to exchange vows with her fiancé, Isaya Yunge, at Malaika Beach Resort, a prestigious venue overlooking Lake Victoria.
President William Ruto in Tanzania. Photo: Courtesy.
Preparations for the high-profile wedding have prompted heightened security across Mwanza, with local authorities putting measures in place to ensure the event proceeds peacefully.
Mwanza Regional Police Commander DCP Wilbrod Mutafungwa confirmed that security agencies had intensified operations across the city ahead of the celebrations.
He noted that police officers had increased patrols in key areas, including hotels expected to host guests attending the wedding.
Security teams have also extended their operations to the waters of Lake Victoria as part of efforts to safeguard the event and prevent possible disruptions.
Mutafungwa assured residents and visitors that the police had made adequate preparations to maintain law and order throughout the wedding celebrations.
The ceremony is expected to attract prominent guests from Kenya and Tanzania, making it one of the high-profile social events in the region.
