An unusual exchange between President William Ruto and his daughter Charlene Ruto became a talking point online after she appeared to complain about the heavy security presence during her wedding celebrations in Tanzania.
In a video that circulated on social media, Charlene was seen walking alongside her newlywed husband, Isaya Yunge, when she gestured towards security officers surrounding them.
Appearing to seek more room for photographers and guests, Charlene asked the officers to give them space.
“These are our photographers, please,” she was heard telling the officers before turning to her father to express her frustration.
“Security are too much… they are too much,” she told the President.
Ruto responded with a playful “Eeeh wewe”, prompting an exchange that drew attention from social media users.
The wedding took place on Friday, November 6, at Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza, Tanzania, bringing together family, friends and prominent guests from Kenya and Tanzania.
Among those who attended were National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
Other political figures at the ceremony included Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo and Nandi Governor Stephen Sang.
The brief interaction offered a glimpse into a more relaxed side of the President as he shared a moment with his daughter during the wedding celebrations.
While the occasion attracted attention for its high-profile guest list and elaborate celebrations, Charlene’s remarks about the security detail provided another talking point, with the video drawing reactions online.