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Charlene tied the knot at the prestigious Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza, Tanzania.

First Daughter Charlene Ruto married her husband, Isaya Yunge, at a lavish wedding in Mwanza, Tanzania, on Friday, November 6, 2026.

President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto flew out to Tanzania to walk their beloved daughter down the aisle at Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza.

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Ruto and Mama Rachel donned maroon outfits in line with the wedding's theme colours. Charlene's siblings: Nick, Stephanie, June and George Ruto were also in attendance.

Members of the First Family at Charlene Ruto's wedding.

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Several Kenyan dignitaries and high-ranking government officials also attended the white wedding, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musaia Mudavadi, Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen and Health CS Aden Duale.

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, Kapseret Member of Parliament (MP) Oscar Sudi, Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo and the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula were among those present.

A file photo of President William Ruto at Charlene Ruto's wedding.

Before her wedding, Charlene had a ceremony where Mama Rachel blessed her and offered her counsel before she walked into holy matrimony.

She also had a pre-wedding photoshoot and a bridal shower with her bridesmaids. The new bride thanked her mother for being a pillar in her life.

"A beautiful gathering where my mother, aunties, Senges and mother's friends blessed my future marriage, prayed for me, loved on me, gifted me and guided me on how to INVEST in my life and family. Thank you, Mama, for being my prayer warrior and biggest cheerleader all my life," Charlene wrote.

A file photo of Isaya Yunge at his wedding.

Charlene and Yunge got engaged in a traditional Kalenjin ceremony known as Koito ak Chaik in August. Earlier, Tanzanian local authorities said that they had beefed up security ahead of the grand wedding.

Mwanza Regional Police Command has intensified security operations across the city to ensure the wedding takes place without disruptions.

Mwanza Regional Police Commander DCP Wilbrod Mutafungwa said comprehensive security measures had been put in place, including increased patrols across the city, hotels expected to accommodate wedding guests and the waters of Lake Victoria.

Addressing the security preparations, Mutafungwa assured residents and visitors that the police service was ready to maintain order throughout the celebrations.