NAIROBI, Kenya- President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, is celebrating her traditional engagement at the family’s Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County, on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The ceremony, known as Koito ak Chaik, brings together family members and invited guests for the traditional engagement and farewell ceremony. President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto hosted the event at the Kilgoris property.
Preparations for the ceremony were underway at the farm, with several guests arriving in Kilgoris for the private family occasion.
Reports from the venue indicated that at least four helicopters landed at the Narok County farm on Saturday as guests made their way to the ceremony.
The engagement had attracted public attention in the days leading up to the event after an invitation for the August 8 ceremony circulated online.
Reports described the occasion as a traditional Kalenjin engagement and farewell ceremony.
Charlene, who is the President’s daughter, has maintained a public profile through her youth and climate advocacy initiatives and has frequently participated in engagements involving young people in Kenya and across the region.
The ceremony marks a significant family occasion for the Ruto family, with the celebrations taking place in Kilgoris, an area where the President has a family farm.
While details of the private ceremony and the invited guests have remained limited, coverage from the venue showed preparations and arrivals continuing throughout Saturday.
The engagement comes months after speculation and unverified reports about Charlene’s relationship circulated online.
