The wedding of Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge brought together some of Kenya’s most prominent figures, and one photo-op moment is now making the rounds on social media.
Solomon Waigwa, the father of groom Isaya Yunge, took to Instagram on 6 November 2026 to share his gratitude after a warm encounter with the late Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida Odinga, at the celebrations held in Mwanza, Tanzania.
”Ahsante sana Mama Ida Odinga for your expressions of love to Tabitha and myself in Mwanza, Tanzania. We pray for you and your family,” Waigwa wrote in his post, tagging his wife Tabitha in the heartfelt message.
Charlene Ruto’s wedding draws East Africa’s elite
The ceremony, which united President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene with Isaya Yunge, drew an impressive guest list that stretched well beyond Kenya’s borders.
Top politicians from across East Africa, alongside close friends and family of both the Ruto and Yunge households, gathered to witness the milestone occasion.
Ida Odinga’s presence at the wedding underscored the deep political and social ties that bind Kenya’s prominent families, even across different political divides.
Her warm interaction with Solomon and Tabitha Waigwa clearly left a lasting impression on the groom’s family.
Solomon Waigwa’s public tribute to Ida Odinga
Waigwa’s post, though brief, carried genuine warmth. The proud father described Ida’s gestures as “expressions of love,” suggesting the former first lady went out of her way to make the Yunge family feel welcomed and appreciated at the cross-border celebration.
The post drew quick reactions from followers, with comments applauding the moment and the spirit of unity it represented at what was one of Kenya’s most high-profile weddings of the year.
