Charlene Ruto Celebrates Husband Isaya Yunge With Romantic Love Song

Charlene Ruto has shared a romantic tribute to her husband, Isaya Yunge, publicly expressing her affection for him through a heartfelt social media post.

The President’s daughter took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of Yunge dressed in a light blue patterned blazer over a beige shirt.

She accompanied the portrait with a simple declaration of love, writing:

“Handsome turk, my husband”

Charlene dedicates Dolly Parton classic to Yunge

Charlene added a romantic soundtrack to the post, choosing Dolly Parton’s classic 1974 ballad “I Will Always Love You.”

The song played alongside Yunge’s portrait, reinforcing the affectionate message directed at her husband.

The track is widely associated with enduring love and devotion, with its memorable refrain declaring:

“And I will always love you.”

The story behind ‘I Will Always Love You’

Although the song is now widely regarded as a love anthem, Parton originally wrote “I Will Always Love You” as a farewell to her longtime professional collaborator and mentor, Porter Wagoner.

Parton joined The Porter Wagoner Show in 1967 and spent seven years working with Wagoner before deciding to pursue a solo career.

Wagoner reportedly opposed her decision to leave, prompting Parton to write the song in 1973 as a way of expressing gratitude for their years together while explaining why she needed to move on.

The song was later recorded by Parton and became one of the most recognisable songs in her catalogue. Whitney Houston’s 1992 rendition subsequently turned it into a global pop phenomenon.

Charlene and Yunge’s traditional engagement

Charlene’s latest public display of affection comes shortly after the couple formally marked their union through a traditional Koito ceremony.

The lavish ceremony was held on August 8, 2026, at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.

Family members, close friends and regional leaders attended the cultural celebration, which marked an important milestone in the couple’s relationship.

Who is Isaya Yunge?

Yunge is the co-founder and chief executive officer of SomaApps Technologies, the company behind SomaApp, a mobile platform designed to connect African students with scholarship opportunities.

The platform was developed after Yunge and his team identified a gap in access to information, with many scholarship opportunities going unclaimed because potential beneficiaries were unaware that they existed.

His work in technology has focused on using digital tools to address challenges affecting young people, particularly in education and access to opportunities.