Meet Isaya Yunge, the Tanzanian Tech Entrepreneur Who Won Charlene Ruto’s Heart
Isaya Yunge has attracted attention in Kenya as the man at the centre of Charlene Ruto’s traditional engagement ceremony.
The Tanzanian entrepreneur is set to marry President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene, with the two families coming together for the traditional ceremony in Kilgoris, Narok County.
Away from his relationship with Charlene, Yunge has built a name for himself in the technology sector. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of SomaApps Technologies, a company behind SomaApp, a mobile platform designed to connect African students with scholarship opportunities.
Through the platform, students can access information about scholarship opportunities and explore opportunities that can help them pursue their education.
Yunge’s work in technology has also earned him recognition beyond Tanzania. In 2017, he was named among Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30, a list that recognises young entrepreneurs and other influential figures making an impact across the continent.
His entrepreneurial journey has placed him among a growing generation of African innovators using technology to address challenges facing young people.
However, it is his relationship with Charlene that has now brought him into the spotlight in Kenya.
The couple has kept much of their relationship away from the public eye, but their traditional engagement has drawn attention, with family members, friends and prominent guests attending the private ceremony.
The Koito ceremony marks an important step towards their marriage as their families formally come together.
For Yunge, the occasion is not only a major personal milestone but also a moment that has introduced his name to a much wider Kenyan audience.
His background in technology and his recognition as a young African entrepreneur have added another layer of interest to the story of the man who captured Charlene Ruto’s heart.
