Isaya Yunge and Charlene Ruto have begun their married life with a public expression of faith, attending a Sunday church service in Mwanza, Tanzania, shortly after their wedding.
Charlene, the daughter of President William Ruto, and her husband joined worshippers at Africa Inland Church Tanzania’s Makongoro Cathedral on Sunday, November 8.
The service offered the newlyweds an opportunity to reflect on their relationship and acknowledge the role of faith in their lives.
Charlene became emotional while speaking to the congregation about her journey to marriage. She explained that finding a partner who shared her faith had been an important part of her prayers.
She also reflected on how her expectations about marriage differed from the relationship she eventually found.
According to her remarks, she had previously imagined marrying someone from Kenya or another country but had not anticipated that her husband would be from Mwanza.
Charlene expressed gratitude for the circumstances that brought them together and recognised the people who had contributed to Isaya’s upbringing.
During the service, Isaya spoke about the church community that had helped shape his life.
He acknowledged the support he received while growing up and described some members of the congregation as people who had become family to him.
His remarks highlighted the value of the relationships and guidance he received over the years.
The couple’s reflections placed emphasis on faith, gratitude and the importance of having a supportive community.
The church appearance followed the couple’s wedding at Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza on November 6.
The event attracted guests from Kenya and Tanzania, including President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto.
Before the wedding, Charlene and Isaya held a traditional Kalenjin engagement ceremony at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County, on August 8.
Their Sunday service appearance offered another glimpse into their celebrations as they embark on married life together.