President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, has tied the knot with her partner, Isaya Yunge, in a lavish wedding ceremony held in Mwanza, Tanzania, on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The ceremony took place at Malaika Beach Resort, where the President and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto travelled to witness their daughter exchange marriage vows.
Ruto and his wife wore maroon outfits in keeping with the wedding’s chosen colour theme.
Charlene Ruto Weds Isaya Yunge in Lavish. Photo: Courtesy.
Charlene’s siblings, Nick, Stephanie, June and George Ruto, also attended the ceremony to celebrate the occasion.
The wedding brought together several Kenyan dignitaries and senior government officials, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
Other prominent guests included Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
Charlene and Yunge’s wedding follows their traditional engagement ceremony, known as Koito ak Chaik, which took place in August.
Ahead of the ceremony, Tanzanian authorities announced enhanced security measures in Mwanza, including increased police patrols across the city, hotels and Lake Victoria waters, to ensure the celebrations proceeded peacefully.
