Wetang’ula congratulates Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge on their wedding
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has congratulated President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, and her husband, Isaya Yunge, following their wedding in Tanzania. In a message posted on November 6, 2026, Wetang’ula quoted Proverbs 18:22, which describes marriage as a blessing from God. “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favour […]
Kenya's presidential jet, Harambee One, has returned to active service, completing its first presidential flight since undergoing a major maintenance program in the Netherlands. The Kenya Air Force Fokker 70, registration KAF308, operated under the KENYA01 call sign on Thursday, November 5, flying from Nairobi to Mwanza, Tanzania.
Upon arrival, Mwanza Regional Commissioner confirmed the use of the refurbished aircraft through photos of President William Ruto disembarking. The president attended his daughter Charlene's wedding to Isaya Yunge in Mwanza. The return of the aircraft to presidential duty marks a significant milestone, as it had been grounded since August 2025 for extensive maintenance and upgrades by Dutch aviation company Fokker Services Group.
These upgrades included installation of the Gogo Galileo FDX inflight connectivity system, providing high-speed internet connectivity. The Fokker 70, acquired by Kenya in 1995, had been out of service due to its age and the scarcity of operational aircraft of its type globally. While the return of Harambee One reduces reliance on chartered aircraft for international travel, the future of Kenya's presidential air transport fleet remains uncertain, with no announced plans for replacement.
Written by urgent.news from Capital FM Kenya's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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