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Nairobi governor cheered by Charlene Ruto's wedding choir

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Nairobi governor cheered by Charlene Ruto's wedding choir

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was surrounded by the wedding choir during the marriage of Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge, held on 6 November in Mwanza, Tanzania. The scene prompted reactions on social media after he posted his message “Tanzania Iko Love” on Instagram, according to Kenyan site Tuko.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was cheered by a group of women presenting themselves as the wedding choir during the marriage of Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge in Mwanza, Tanzania, on 6 November. The women surrounded him, cheering and ululating, reports Tuko.

Johnson Sakaja later posted a photo on Facebook of his visit to Tanzania with the message “Tanzania Iko Love ❤️” and a location in Mwanza. His post prompted amused reactions from his followers, including George Ruto, son of Kenyan President William Ruto and a guest at the wedding, according to Tuko.

The wedding of Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge had already brought together several Kenyan public figures in Mwanza. Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge notably danced at their wedding, Tuko reported on 7 November. Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge celebrated their union after security measures had also prompted a reaction from the bride.

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