Listen to What Gachagua Said About Charlene Ruto’s Lavish Wedding, Alleging the Cost of Ruto’s Outfit

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sparked public debate after criticising the lavish wedding of President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, in Tanzania.

Speaking during a church service at African Inland Church Bathi in Lari Constituency, Kiambu County, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, Gachagua questioned the amount of money allegedly spent on the high-profile wedding.

The former Deputy President specifically turned his attention to Ruto’s outfit, claiming that the President wore clothes and accessories worth approximately KSh100 million during the ceremony.

According to Gachagua, the jacket cost KSh20 million, the shirt KSh5 million, the trousers KSh15 million, and the shoes KSh25 million.

He claimed that he had contacted a clothing outlet in London to establish the prices of the items worn by the Head of State.

Gachagua also alleged that the wedding cost approximately KSh500 million, questioning the expenditure at a time when many Kenyans are struggling with the cost of living and medical expenses.

He particularly compared the alleged wedding expenditure with the difficulties ordinary families face when raising money to settle hospital bills for relatives.

His remarks came amid an ongoing political debate about the President’s appearance at Charlene’s wedding, which was held at Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza, Tanzania, on November 6.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna had also criticised Ruto’s outfit, claiming that the jacket cost KSh20 million, the shoes KSh20 million, and the watch KSh30 million.

President Ruto subsequently responded to the criticism during a church service in Narok County, dismissing the figures as exaggerated and questioning why politicians were concentrating on his clothing instead of discussing national issues.

The exchange has continued to attract attention, with political leaders taking different positions on the wedding expenditure and the President’s personal dressing choices.

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