President William Ruto has penned an emotional public message to his daughter Charlene following her white wedding to Tanzanian tech entrepreneur Isaya Yunge.
The president described the moment as one of the greatest joys of his life as a father.
What did Ruto tell Charlene and Isaya after their wedding?
The couple exchanged vows on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Malaika Beach Hotel in Mwanza, Tanzania, the city Yunge calls home.
The venue set a stunning scene, with white floral arches, a mirrored walkway and an elegant altar bearing the Africa Inland Church Tanzania logo framing the outdoor ceremony.
”Few moments bring a father greater joy than seeing his daughter find love, happiness and a companion with whom to build a future,” Ruto wrote on X.
“As you and Yunge exchanged your wedding vows in Mwanza, Tanzania, my heart was filled with pride, gratitude and profound happiness.”
The president walked Charlene down the aisle himself, a moment that clearly moved him.
In his message, he reflected on watching her grow from a little girl into what he described as:
“A strong, compassionate and remarkable young woman.”
All you need to know about Charlene’s wedding
Charlene arrived in a white gown adorned with three-dimensional floral details and a cathedral-length veil, completing the bridal look with gold-and-pearl earrings and white heels.
Yunge kept things classic in a black wedding suit, white shirt and a bright yellow patterned tie.
Among the high-profile guests was Tanzanian Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba, while family and friends from Kenya made the trip aboard a branded private jet.
The white wedding was the second major milestone for the pair in 2026.
Their traditional Kalenjin engagement ceremony, known as Koito, was hosted by the Ruto family in Narok County in August, bringing together families from both Kenya and Tanzania roughly three months before the Mwanza celebrations.
