Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge has broken his silence with his first public message about his fiancée, Charlene Ruto, daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto. Charlene declares herself TanzanianFollowing Saturday’s ceremony, Charlene appeared to embrace the new chapter in her life, joking that she would henceforth like to be known as “Charlene Yunge” rather than Charlene Ruto. In a statement that circulated widely online, she said:“From today, my name is Charlene Yunge. Don’t call me Charlene Ruto. Koito ceremony draws Kenya’s political eliteThe traditional engagement ceremony was held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at President William Ruto’s family farm in Naserian Village, Kilgoris, Narok County.