President William Ruto has taken his wedding celebrations across the border, touching down in Tanzania ahead of his daughter Charlene Ruto’s big day, with Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi spotted by his side.
A video circulating online captured the President and Sudi taking a leisurely stroll through a paved courtyard outside a modern multi-storey building in Mwanza, looking relaxed as they walked together.
Ruto, dressed in a light beige outfit and a fedora-style hat, appeared at ease, while Sudi kept pace in a white long-sleeved shirt, dark trousers and white sneakers.
The President’s son, Nick Ruto, also made a brief appearance during the outing, adding to the family presence in the lakeside city.
Ruto arrived in Mwanza on Thursday evening accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and other Kenyan leaders as the First Family prepared to celebrate Charlene’s marriage to Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge.
The wedding marks another milestone in a series of celebrations that have brought the two families together.
Days before the ceremony, Charlene enjoyed a bridal shower attended by close friends and family, offering a glimpse into the celebrations ahead of her white wedding.
She shared photographs of the private event on Tuesday, November 3, showing off a white-and-purple-themed celebration, with the bride-to-be dressed in an elegant white gown and her guests in pink outfits.
Her sister, Stephanie, was among those who joined the celebrations.
The white wedding follows the couple’s traditional Kalenjin engagement ceremony, known as Koito, held on August 8, 2026, at Ruto’s private residence and farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.
The ceremony brought together elders and relatives from both families for introductions, marriage discussions and bridewealth negotiations, alongside cultural performances, traditional attire, music and dancing.
Ruto, Mama Rachel, government officials and other invited guests attended the occasion, with some arriving by helicopter.
From the traditional Koito in Kilgoris to the white wedding in Tanzania, Charlene and Yunge’s celebrations have unfolded across borders, bringing their families and cultures together.