Charlene Ruto Marries Tanzanian Entrepreneur Isaya Yunge in Colourful Mwanza Wedding

Charlene Ruto, daughter of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, has married Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge in a colourful wedding ceremony held in Mwanza, Tanzania, on Friday, November 6, 2026.

The wedding took place at Malaika Beach Resort, overlooking Lake Victoria. The ceremony brought together family members, friends and prominent guests from Kenya and Tanzania to celebrate the couple’s special day.

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto attended the event and walked their daughter down the aisle. Charlene wore an elegant white wedding gown with floral details and a long veil, while Yunge appeared in a formal white wedding suit.

The outdoor ceremony featured white flowers, a decorated aisle and a floral arch where the couple exchanged vows. Guests watched as the newlyweds celebrated their union and posed for photographs with family members.

The wedding followed the couple’s traditional Kalenjin Koito ceremony held on August 8, 2026, at the Ruto family’s Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.

The celebrations attracted public attention in Kenya and Tanzania, with photographs and videos from the event circulating online.

The marriage marks a new chapter for Charlene and Isaya as they begin their life together. Several leaders and public figures have since shared congratulatory messages wishing the couple happiness and a lasting marriage.

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