Charlene Ruto has won the hearts of Tanzanians after she and her husband, Isaya Yunge, paid a visit to his local church just days after their wedding.
The newlyweds attended A.I.C Nyanguge, a church in Mwanza, Tanzania, where Isaya worships. What made the visit even more special was the couple’s pledge to contribute towards completing the construction of the church building, a gesture that left many in the congregation moved.
Charlene’s humility wins Tanzanian hearts
It did not take long for the visit to spark a wave of admiration online. Many Tanzanians took to social media to praise the daughter of Kenya’s President William Ruto for carrying herself with grace and simplicity, without any airs of entitlement.
The comments pointed to one recurring theme:
Charlene’s willingness to blend in, attend a local church, and give back without fanfare was seen as a mark of genuine character.
How fans reacted online
Social media users across East Africa were effusive in their praise.
Here is a selection of what people had to say:
Johlucky21 said:
“Be blessed, shemeji.”
Daisyshish said:
“❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥humble gal.”
Itz.reenar said:
“Mungu akulinde Charlene 😍.”
Elinacriss said:
“Charleneruto karibu Nyanguge wifi yetu mzuri.”
Rose_mwamboneke said:
“Nakupenda kwa unyenyekevu wako😍.”
Aldernai said:
“What I love about Charlene ni kwamba yuko matured hana makiki ya kijinga wala hajioni bora kuliko mtu mwingine.”
Hosy984 said:
“Mungu akutangulie mwaya kwenye ndoa yako kipenzi❤️❤️.”
Noni.kariuki said:
“Godly wife material! 🙏🏾👌🏾😍.”
Luisawanjiku said:
“❤️May God protect your marriage, Charlene.”
