How Isaya Yunge was chased away from home by his biological father

Isaya Yunge has opened up about his difficult childhood, recalling how his biological father chased him away from home following instructions from his stepmother.

The story, shared in an interview which premiered on June 28, 2020, has resurfaced following his recent marriage to Charlene Ruto on November 6, 2026. In the interview, Isaya described growing up in difficult circumstances, including being sent away from his father’s home and later struggling while living with his aunt.

He recalled returning home from school one day only to discover that his father had been instructed to remove him from the family home. Isaya said his father went ahead and moved his belongings before sending him away.

“One time…kulikua na ugumu wa maisha. Fimbo, shule. One day nimeenda shule. Natoka shuleni napata baba yangu kapewa amri na mama wa kambo. Mtoe dogo hapa nyumbani. Baba yangu akahamisha kila kitu yangu akanifukuza. Baba yangu mzazi,” Isaya Yunge said.

After leaving his father’s home, Isaya said he went to live with his aunt. However, he explained that the change did not bring the care and support he needed as a child.

He claimed that his relatives did not care about his situation and that he eventually started being denied food while staying with his aunt. The experience added to the difficulties he said he faced growing up.

“Nikaenda kuishi na shangazi. They never cared. Nikaanza kunyimwa chakula na shangazi yangu,” Isaya Yunge said.

Isaya also spoke about his relationship with his stepmother, claiming that she disliked him. He also said that while other children attended private schools. He explained that his own experience was different, as he had to work instead of enjoying the same opportunities.

He recalled waking up early in the morning, taking his bicycle and heading to the lake to work. Isaya described a childhood where he had responsibilities while other children in the household had access to private education.

“Mama wangu wa kambo alikua ananichukia sana. Walikuwa wanasoma private schools… Mimi kazi yangu ni kufanya kazi. Asubuhi ..naamka na baiskeli naenda ziwani,” Isaya Yunge said.

His account has resurfaced as public interest in his life grows following his marriage to Charlene Ruto.

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