President William Ruto shared a light-hearted moment with comedian Eddie Butita after spotting him among guests at his daughter Charlene Ruto’s wedding in Mwanza, Tanzania, on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Butita was seated along the aisle as guests witnessed Charlene and Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge exchange vows at the lakeside ceremony.
After the couple tied the knot and the celebrations got underway, President Ruto was making his way back when he noticed the comedian seated among the guests.
The President appeared delighted to see Butita, approaching him for a friendly greeting. The two exchanged handshakes before sharing a fist bump, smiling and chatting for a while.
Ruto spots butita
The brief encounter stood out as one of the lighter moments from the wedding, with both men appearing happy to see each other.
Butita shared a video of the interaction on social media, accompanied by a playful caption celebrating the wedding and the relationship between Kenya and Tanzania.
“Masaa ni ya Pilau na Rais H.E. Buda Charlene Huku Mwanza, Leo tunapeana msupa TZ, Jirani amekua shemeji,” he wrote.
In the caption, the comedian joked that it was time for pilau with the President in Mwanza, adding that Kenya was giving away a bride to Tanzania and that their neighbour had become an in-law.
Kenyan guests attend
Butita was among several prominent Kenyans who travelled to Tanzania for the wedding.
Those in attendance included National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi.
Others were Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga. Mbeere North MP Leo wa Mūthende, Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Julius Korir and KeRRA Board Chairperson Anthony Mwaura were also reported among the guests.
The ceremony was held at Malaika Beach Resort, overlooking Lake Victoria, bringing together relatives, friends and invited guests from Kenya and Tanzania to celebrate the couple’s marriage.