Cool dad duties: Ruto uses portable fan to keep wife and daughter cool at Charlene’s wedding

President William Ruto has caught the attention of social media users after he was spotted using a portable fan to keep his wife, Rachel Ruto, and daughter, Charlene Ruto, cool as they waited for a wedding ceremony in Tanzania to begin.

In a video circulating online, the Head of State is seen holding a handheld fan and directing the airflow towards the two women as they sat together during the ceremony.

The light-hearted moment offered a glimpse of the President’s family side away from official speeches and political engagements.

Ruto appeared relaxed as he took on the simple task of keeping his wife and daughter comfortable while guests waited for the wedding proceedings to start.

The video has attracted reactions from social media users, with some praising the President for showing affection through a simple gesture.

President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, exchanged vows with Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge in a white wedding ceremony in Mwanza, Tanzania, on Friday, November 6, 2026.

The ceremony, held at Malaika Beach Resort overlooking Lake Victoria, brought together family members, friends and prominent guests from Kenya and Tanzania.

Charlene Ruto captured attention with her elegant white wedding gown as she walked down the aisle during her wedding to Isaya Yunge in Mwanza, Tanzania, on Friday, November 6, 2026.

A video shared from the ceremony showed Charlene dressed in a white gown paired with a long veil. She completed her bridal look with neatly styled hair and a decorative hair accessory placed on the side of her head.

The bride also carried a bouquet featuring white and red roses as she made her way towards the priest. Her parents, President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, met her halfway before escorting her down the aisle.

The couple briefly hugged their daughter before walking with her towards the priest. They appeared delighted as they accompanied Charlene, smiling throughout the special moment.

Guests at the ceremony responded with joyful cheers as the bride made her entrance. The video captured the moment as Charlene walked alongside her parents, drawing attention to her wedding look and the family’s emotional appearance.

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