Raila Odinga’s daughter Winnie Odinga left Kenyans amused after attending Charlene Ruto’s traditional wedding ceremony and sharing a playful message about finding a husband.
Winnie was among the guests who attended Charlene Ruto’s koito in Kilgoris on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Charlene, daughter of President William Ruto, celebrated the occasion with her fiancé Isayah.
After the ceremony, Winnie shared a photo of Charlene and congratulated the newly engaged couple while joking about her own relationship prospects.
In a humorous caption, Winnie suggested that her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, had sent her to Tanzania, only for Charlene to seemingly get there first and take her potential husband.
“I told him that Baba yangu alinituma Tanzania, sikujua Charlene ananifuata nyuma kuninyima bwana!” Winnie wrote.
Her message, which was accompanied by laughing emojis, quickly caught the attention of her followers, who found the joke entertaining.
Winnie went on to congratulate Charlene, referring to her as her sister and describing her as a “blushing bride.” She also extended her best wishes to Charlene and Isayah as they begin their journey together.
The politician’s daughter added another humorous remark about her interaction with President Ruto during the ceremony.
“I didn’t know there was a hand squeezing competition ahead!” she joked.
Her post attracted numerous reactions, with fans praising her sense of humour and joking about the handshake.
Charlene’s koito brought together family members, friends and notable personalities, with Winnie’s light-hearted post adding another memorable moment to the celebrations.