Governor Waiguru’s son Njuguna Waiguru weds lover Joanne Rodriguez in colourful ceremony
By Paulette Mboga, August 30, 2026Njuguna Waiguru, the son of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, has married his lover, Joanne Rodriguez, in a colourful ceremony.
The wedding marks the beginning of a new chapter for the couple as they start their life together in marriage.
President William Ruto congratulated Njuguna and Joanne, wishing them a strong and happy home. Ruto said marriage should be built on friendship, strength and companionship as the couple grows together through different seasons of life.
“Warmest congratulations to Njuguna Waiguru, son of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, and Joanne Rodriguez as you begin your life together in marriage,” Ruto said on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Ruto also shared advice for the newlyweds as they begin their journey together. He encouraged them to stand by each other, listen with patience and forgive generously while going through life as a married couple.
Marriage wishes
Ruto said the couple should continue choosing one another as they build their home together. He explained that patience, forgiveness and support would be important as they move through every season of their life together.
“May you build a strong and happy home, grow together through every season of life, and find in each other enduring friendship, strength and companionship,” Ruto said.
The president further wished Njuguna and Joanne a marriage filled with love and happiness. He said their union should bring them joy and many good years as they continue their journey together.
“As you walk this journey together, stand by each other, listen with patience, forgive generously and never stop choosing one another,” Ruto said.
Ruto concluded his message by wishing the couple a blessed marriage filled with lasting love and joy. He also wished them many wonderful years together as they build their life as husband and wife.
“May your marriage be blessed with lasting love, abundant joy and many wonderful years together,” Ruto said.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga also shared her message after witnessing the wedding ceremony. Wanga described Njuguna as the son of her colleague, Governor Anne Waiguru, and congratulated the couple on their marriage.
“I was honoured to witness Njuguna Waiguru, the son of my colleague Governor Anne Waiguru, tie the knot with his fiancée, Joanne Rodriguez. May their marriage bring them joy and happiness for a lifetime!” Gladys Wanga said.