“Nilidhania Ningepata Mkenya” Kenyans React as Charlene Ruto Cries a Day After Wedding

Charlene Ruto became emotional as she spoke about her marriage to Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge during her first church service as a wife. The President’s daughter attended the Sunday service with her husband in Mwanza, Tanzania, on November 8, two days after their wedding.

Addressing worshippers, Charlene recalled how she had prayed for many years for a husband who loved God and would remain by her side throughout life. She then shared that she had once expected to marry a Kenyan.

“Nilidhania pengine ningepata Mkenya,” she said, explaining that she had not imagined her future husband would come from Tanzania. She added that she was grateful for the way God had brought Isaya into her life.

Her remarks drew a response from the congregation, with the newlywed visibly moved as she spoke about the journey that led to their union. Charlene also thanked the Mwanza community for taking care of Isaya before the two met.

Isaya, in his address, spoke about the role played by the church community in his upbringing. He described himself as someone shaped by several families in the church, whom he regarded as relatives.

The service came shortly after the couple exchanged vows at a wedding ceremony held in Mwanza on Friday, November 6. The event brought together relatives and prominent guests from Kenya and Tanzania, including President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto.

The wedding followed a traditional Kalenjin engagement ceremony held at the Ruto family’s Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County, in August.

Charlene’s emotional church address has added another moment to the attention surrounding the cross-border marriage. Her words also highlighted the role faith played in her search for a life partner.

The couple are beginning married life between two communities, with family, friends and church members following their new chapter.

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