The mystery surrounding Evelyn Chemutai Ruto’s presence at Charlene Ruto’s traditional wedding ceremony has finally been cleared, after her designer revealed that she attended the highly publicised family occasion in style.
Nairobi-based fashion label Belabkay Couture confirmed Evelyn had chosen the brand to create her outfit for the koito ceremony held in honour of President William Ruto’s daughter.
The revelation came through a heartfelt Instagram post shared by the fashion house, which thanked Evelyn for trusting the brand with her outfit for the important family celebration.
According to the designer, dressing Evelyn for the ceremony was a great honour, particularly because the event brought together prominent members of the president’s family and their close associates.
“Evelyn, thank you for trusting Belabkay Couture to dress you for such a beautiful and momentous occasion,” the designer said while celebrating the opportunity.
The designer added that it was an absolute honour seeing Evelyn grace Charlene’s wedding in their couture gown, indirectly confirming that Nick Ruto’s wife had attended the ceremony.
Evelyn’s attendance had initially remained unclear after President William Ruto shared official photographs from the traditional ceremony. She was notably absent from the images released publicly by the president.
Her absence from the photographs sparked curiosity among Kenyans, with some questioning whether she had skipped the important family gathering altogether.
However, the designer’s post appears to have settled the speculation, confirming that Evelyn was physically present and had been dressed specifically for the memorable occasion.
The development suggests that Evelyn simply did not feature among the photographs selected by the president for his social media updates from Charlene’s traditional wedding ceremony.
Meanwhile, Evelyn’s husband, Nick Ruto, was visibly present at the event and attracted attention from social media users following the release of photographs from the ceremony.
Nick appeared sporting a fully grown beard, a noticeable change that quickly became a talking point among Kenyans who closely follow the president’s family.
His appearance alongside other members of the family offered a glimpse into the private celebration, which attracted considerable public interest because of Charlene’s position as the president’s daughter.
Charlene’s koito ceremony was widely followed by Kenyans, with attention extending beyond the traditional celebrations to the guests, outfits and appearances of members of the first family.
Evelyn’s designer has now provided an unexpected answer to one of the biggest questions surrounding the event, confirming that Nick’s wife was indeed part of the celebrations.
The revelation also highlights how social media photographs can sometimes leave out important moments or individuals, creating speculation that may later be clarified through other sources.
For Evelyn, the designer’s tribute provided confirmation of her participation while also showcasing the couture outfit she wore during Charlene’s significant traditional wedding ceremony.