President William Ruto with first lady Rachel and daughter Charlene/PCS

President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto today held her traditional Koito engagement ceremony with Tanzanian technology entrepreneur Isaya Yunge at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.


The colourful ceremony brought together relatives and friends from Kenya and Tanzania as the two families formally celebrated the couple’s union.President William Ruto during the traditional engagement ceremony for his daughter Charlene Ruto on August 8, 2026/PCS


Koito is a traditional Kalenjin engagement ceremony in which the groom’s family visits the bride’s family for introductions, marriage discussions and bridewealth negotiations.

The occasion was marked by cultural performances, traditional attire, music and celebrations as the families came together to bless the relationship.Winnie Odinga during the traditional engagement ceremony for President William Ruto's daughter Charlene Ruto/PCS

Winnie Odinga shakes hands with President William Ruto/PCS
President William Ruto's son George/PCS
President William Ruto with his daughter Charlene Ruto/PCS
President William Ruto with first lady Rachel and daughter Charlene/PCS
Sam Mburu with his spouse, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika/PCS
President William Ruto is given a cake by her daughter Charlene Ruto/PCS
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir with his spouse/PCS
Former Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter/PCS
Belgut MP Nelson Koech with Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru and Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni/PCSSecretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau with Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho/PCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki/PCS
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula/PCS