Isaya Yunge reflects on engagement to Charlene Ruto with message about love
By Paulette Mboga, August 23, 2026Isaya Yunge has shared a message about love and togetherness weeks after his engagement to President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto.
The Tanzanian technology entrepreneur thanked their families, friends and guests who joined them as they began their journey together.
Yunge shared the message after their engagement on August 8, 2026, when the couple brought their families, friends and guests together. In his message on Sunday, August 23, 2026, he quoted a Bible verse about love and the importance of people loving one another.
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another,” Isaya Yunge said.
The message focused on love and the journey the couple has started together. Yunge also expressed his appreciation to those who were part of the occasion and thanked them for joining them during the special moment.
“We thank all our families, friends, and guests who joined us as we start a joyful journey together,” Isaya Yunge said.
A message of love and togetherness
Yunge also thanked the people who came together for the engagement in Kiswahili. He addressed their families, relatives and friends, acknowledging their presence as the couple began their new journey.
“Asanteni sana familia, ndugu na marafiki kwa kujumuika nasi,” Isaya Yunge said.
The message comes weeks after Yunge and Charlene got engaged on August 8, 2026. The couple has since continued to share glimpses of their relationship, with Yunge recently sharing another post about their future.
On Friday, August 21, 2026, Yunge shared a romantic video accompanied by a message about faith, God’s plans and the journey ahead. He also ended the message with a direct reference to their wedding.
The post was accompanied by the hashtags #CAndI and #SaveTheDate. Yunge’s latest message about love therefore comes shortly after he hinted at the couple’s wedding and their plans for the future.
His engagement message had thanked those who attended and supported the couple as they began their journey together. His later post has also placed focus on the wedding, with his reference to seeing Charlene at the altar.