Gachagua Takes Fresh Swipe at Ruto Over Expensive Outfit During Daughter’s Tanzania Wedding

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of displaying extravagance while speaking about equality, alleging that the clothes the Head of State wore to his daughter’s wedding in Tanzania cost tens of millions of shillings.

Gachagua made the claims on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at a gathering in Lari, Kiambu County. The Democracy for the Citizens Party leader questioned the contrast between the President’s public message and expensive personal choices.

He alleged that Ruto’s jacket was worth KSh20 million, his shirt KSh5 million, trousers KSh15 million and shoes KSh25 million. Gachagua also claimed that an aircraft had been brought from London for the trip. The figures were allegations made by the former Deputy President; no independent evidence confirming the prices was provided in the material accompanying his remarks.

“Rais ameenda harusi huko Tanzania. Koti ilikuwa ya KSh20M, shati KSh5M, suruali KSh15M na viatu KSh25M, hata alilipa ndege zitolewe huko London ziletwe. Halafu anasema eti usawa ni sawa?” Gachagua remarked.

The comments referred to the wedding of Ruto’s daughter, Charlene, and Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge. The couple exchanged vows on November 6 at Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza, in a ceremony attended by relatives, friends and prominent guests from both countries. Reports and photographs from the event showed the President wearing a burgundy jacket, white shirt and dark trousers. The wedding followed the couple’s traditional engagement ceremony in Kilgoris, Narok County, in August.

Gachagua used the occasion to question the government’s emphasis on equality while many households face economic pressure. His criticism comes amid an increasingly bitter political rivalry with Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The former Deputy President has challenged the administration publicly, focusing on living costs and government priorities. Ruto, meanwhile, has defended his development agenda and recently responded to criticism of his wedding attire, saying he pays attention to how he dresses.

The latest exchange adds another episode to the continuing political contest between the two once close former allies. Gachagua’s claims about the outfit’s value remain unverified, and the reported prices should not be treated as established costs.

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