My good thing! Isaya Yunge pens sweet message to Charlene Ruto after lavish engagement ceremony
By Ascah Mwango, August 9, 2026Isaya Yunge has showered his fiancée, Charlene Ruto, with a heartfelt message after their lavish engagement ceremony, describing her as his “good thing” and thanking God for bringing her into his life.
In a statement shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, August 9, 2026, Yunge expressed his gratitude for Charlene, the daughter of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel. His message was deeply personal, with the businessman turning to his faith as he celebrated the woman he is set to marry.
“My beloved ❤️ ✨ Thank You, Heavenly Father, for blessing me with Your precious daughter,” Yunge stated.
Yunge went on to describe Charlene as a gift from God, making it clear that his feelings for her go beyond the glamour and excitement surrounding their engagement celebrations.
“God gave me His best when He gave me you,” he said.
The newly engaged couple held a lavish engagement ceremony that attracted considerable public attention, largely because Charlene is the daughter of President William Ruto. The celebrations brought together family, friends and politicians as the couple marked an important step towards marriage.
Isaya Yunge
The Tanzanian businessman has kept a relatively private profile, although he is known for his work in technology and social entrepreneurship. He is associated with SomaApp, an education technology venture focused on connecting students with scholarship opportunities.
Since 2019, Yunge has also worked as Chief Entrepreneur at GOODSAM Technologies, where he is involved in business and product development. Through his various roles, he has remained active in the technology and entrepreneurship sectors while supporting initiatives that create opportunities for young people.
His work has earned him several awards and recognitions. Forbes Africa named him among its 30 Under 30, while in 2019, he was recognised as one of Tanzania’s 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians.
Yunge has also been recognised for his efforts to promote technology, entrepreneurship and innovative ways of addressing social challenges across Africa. His career has continued to bring together business leadership, technology and his passion for creating opportunities for the younger generation.
Charlene, meanwhile, has carved out her own public profile through her involvement in youth empowerment, climate action and agriculture. As President William Ruto’s daughter, her personal life has also attracted significant public interest, particularly during major family occasions.