Charlene Ruto has publicly expressed gratitude to her mother for the important role she played behind the scenes during her recent engagement and farewell ceremony in Kilgoris, Narok County.
The event, held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, brought together family members and friends as Charlene marked what she described as an important milestone in her life.
In a message shared on Instagram, Charlene revealed that although she was involved in the planning process by sharing ideas, approving designs and making final decisions, her mother handled much of the demanding work required to bring the occasion together.
“My mama was my everything,” Charlene wrote, praising her mother for working tirelessly to ensure everything was prepared according to plan.
Charlene said her mother endured sleepless nights, attended lengthy meetings and devoted considerable time to organising the arrangements for the event. Her message offered followers a glimpse into the family effort behind the highly personal celebration.
The acknowledgement also highlighted the often-unseen contribution of parents and relatives who help organise major family milestones while remaining away from the spotlight.
Charlene described herself as blessed and expressed deep appreciation to her mother, concluding her message with, “Thank you Mama!!”
She referred to the gathering as her “Koito ak Chaik,” describing it as an engagement and farewell ceremony, underscoring its cultural significance as she prepares to enter a new chapter of her life.
The ceremony attracted considerable public attention, but Charlene’s message shifted the focus towards the family support that helped make the occasion possible.
Her tribute to her mother ultimately presented a more personal side of the celebrations, showing that behind the colourful ceremony and public attention was a mother who invested significant time, energy and commitment in helping her daughter mark the important occasion.