Charlene Ruto and Husband Isaya Yunge Impress Worshippers With Humble Church Appearance

Charlene Ruto and her husband, Isaya Yunge, have drawn admiration after footage emerged showing the newlyweds choosing seats towards the back of a church during their first days of marriage.

The couple attended a Sunday service at African Inland Church Nyanguge in Mwanza, Tanzania, on November 8, just two days after exchanging their wedding vows.

Despite Charlene being the daughter of President William Ruto, the newlyweds did not take up the front seats often reserved for distinguished guests.

Instead, they settled towards the back of the church, joining other congregants for the service.

In the video shared online, Isaya appeared engrossed in reading his Bible as Charlene sat beside him.

The couple arrived at the church in a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV, with Isaya holding his wife’s hand as they walked into the building.

Charlene looked elegant in a white dress with black polka dots, accessorised with a white handbag, while her husband wore a light jacket, white shirt and beige trousers.

Their decision to sit among other worshippers attracted positive reactions online, with several users praising what they viewed as a modest and down-to-earth approach despite their prominent backgrounds.

How Kenyans and Tanzanians Reacted

Several social media users took to the comments section to celebrate the newlyweds, with some commending Charlene’s humility and wishing the couple well in their marriage.

@Esther praised Charlene’s conduct, writing:

“Here you don’t see the president’s child, you see a humble lady, God-fearing and with a clean heart.”

@Neema expressed her support for the newly married woman, writing:

“May this lady get the respect she desires.”

@Pastor Rose Shaboka also offered a prayer for the couple, writing:

“Jesus protect this family.”

Other users described Charlene and Isaya as simple and humble, while others wished them a happy and lasting marriage.

The couple were later invited to the front of the church, where members of the congregation prayed over them as newlyweds.

Their appearance at the service was among their first public engagements following their November 6 wedding at Malaika Beach Hotel in Mwanza.

The ceremony brought together prominent figures from Kenya and Tanzania’s political and social circles, including President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto.