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Ruto celebrates Charlene with touching message after her Koito ceremony
08th August, 2026 09:42 PM
President William Ruto has celebrated his daughter Charlene Ruto following her Koito ceremony, sharing a touching message as she marks an important moment in her life.
Ruto spoke about the occasion as Charlene held her traditional engagement and farewell celebration in Kilgoris, Narok County on Saturday, August 8, 2026. He said the family was proud of her and would continue to support her.
“As your parents, we are proud of you, we rejoice with you, and we will always stand beside you,” William Ruto said.
Ruto’s message came after Charlene’s Koito ceremony brought together family, friends, government officials, politicians and other guests. The event marked the traditional engagement and farewell ceremony for Charlene Chelagat Ruto.
The President’s message focused on the family’s happiness as Charlene begins a new chapter. Ruto spoke as a parent, expressing his pride in his daughter while assuring her that her parents would remain by her side. His words added a personal moment to a day filled with traditional celebrations.
A special day for Charlene
Charlene’s Koito ceremony had attracted attention in the weeks leading up to the event after an invitation card was shared bearing the names of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto. The invitation announced the Koito ak Chaik for their daughter, Charlene Chelagat Ruto.
The traditional engagement and farewell celebration brought together a high-profile group of guests in Kilgoris. Government officials, politicians, friends and other guests were seen attending the event, with many dressed for the occasion. Pictures from the ceremony have since offered a glimpse inside the celebrations.
The event marked a major family occasion for the Rutos as Charlene celebrated her engagement. The presence of her parents also added a family touch to the ceremony, with Ruto using the moment to express his feelings about his daughter’s special day.
Charlene’s Koito ceremony comes as she prepares to begin a new chapter with her husband-to-be, Isaya Yunge. The traditional celebration in Kilgoris brought together people close to the family as they marked the occasion.
The ceremony also gave a first look inside the traditional engagement and farewell celebration after weeks of anticipation. For Charlene, the day brought together family and guests as she marked the special occasion with the support of her parents.
