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Charlene Ruto reveals she had 6 make-up artists and 3 hair stylists for her Koito
10th August, 2026 09:08 AM
Kenya’s First Daughter, Charlene Ruto, has revealed the extensive team of beauty professionals and women who helped her prepare for her traditional Kalenjin engagement and farewell ceremony, known as Koito ak Chaik.
In a Facebook post shared on Monday, August 10, 2026, Charlene disclosed that she woke up as early as 5am to begin preparations for the highly anticipated ceremony, which brought together prominent political, business, entertainment and cultural figures.
“Woke up at 5 a.m. to get ready with the women in my life,” Charlene wrote.
The First Daughter revealed that her preparations involved six make-up artists, three hair stylists and about 30 women who were part of the team helping her get ready for the major occasion.
She also disclosed that a popular city make-up artist handled her make-up, while another well-known hair stylist was responsible for her hairstyle.
Charlene thanked the beauty team for helping her achieve the look she wanted for the ceremony, describing their contribution as part of the effort that went into making the day special.
“Woke up at 5 a.m. to get ready with the women in my life. My make up: Melissa Lesilale. My hair: Judy Wangari. 6 make-up artists, 3 hair stylists, 30 women,” she wrote.
The First Daughter also offered a glimpse into the last-minute challenges that accompanied her wedding preparations, revealing that her original dress did not work out as planned.
She said a popular city fashion designer stepped in and managed to deliver her first dress within a single day after the initial outfit failed to work.
Charlene described the quick turnaround as remarkable, especially because the designer had promised years earlier that she would make her wedding dress.
“I do not know how she did it but she delivered my first dress in a day after my original one did not work out,” Charlene wrote.
She added that the relationship with the designer went back several years, recalling an earlier promise that she would one day make her wedding dress.
“Years ago though, she had said she would do my wedding dress and here we are,” she added.
Charlene also expressed appreciation for the effort and dedication that went into creating her Koito dress, thanking the popular fashion house involved in the outfit.
Lavish event
The private ceremony marked an important traditional stage in Charlene’s relationship with Tanzanian tech entrepreneur Isaiah Yunge, also known as Yunke.
Yunge is the founder of SomaApp, a platform connecting African students with international scholarship opportunities, and the CEO of Goodsam Technologies.
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