Charlene Ruto has received a warm welcome into the Yunge family following her wedding to Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge, with her new brother-in-law, Wachira, sharing an emotional message celebrating the couple’s union, who stood beside his brother as a groomsman during the wedding, took to social media on Sunday, November 8, to express his happiness at witnessing the special occasion.
In his message, he described it as an honour to stand alongside Isaya on one of the most important days of his life as he began a new chapter with Charlene.
He also openly welcomed the President’s daughter into their family, making it clear that she was now part of the Yunge household.
“It was an honor to stand beside my brother on his special day as he begins this beautiful new chapter and we welcome Charlene into our family,” Wachira wrote.
His message attracted attention from social media users, with many congratulating the newlyweds and celebrating the warm reception Charlene appeared to be receiving from her husband’s relatives.
Wachira also shared a family photograph taken during the celebrations at Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza, Tanzania. The picture captured him alongside Isaya, Charlene, their father Solomon and other family members who had gathered to celebrate the marriage.
Some social media users also commented on the family’s dressing during the ceremony, with several noticing their distinctive outfits.
The wedding took place on Friday, November 6, bringing together relatives and invited guests from Kenya and Tanzania.
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto attended the ceremony, with the Head of State escorting his daughter down the aisle before she exchanged vows with Isaya.
The white wedding marked another important milestone in the couple’s relationship, following their traditional Kalenjin Koito ceremony held on August 8 at the Ruto family’s Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.
The traditional ceremony brought the two families together ahead of the grand celebration in Tanzania.
Wachira’s message has added a personal touch to the wedding celebrations, showing the importance of family acceptance as Charlene begins married life with Isaya.
As congratulatory messages continue to reach the couple, the warm welcome from Isaya’s brother has offered another glimpse into the family’s happiness over their union.