Charlene Ruto and her husband, Isaya Yunge, have drawn admiration after footage emerged showing the newlyweds choosing seats towards the back of a church during their first days of marriage.
The couple attended a Sunday service at African Inland Church Nyanguge in Mwanza, Tanzania, on November 8, just two days after exchanging their wedding vows.
Despite Charlene being the daughter of President William Ruto, the newlyweds did not take up the front seats often reserved for distinguished guests.
Instead, they settled towards the back of the church, joining other congregants for the service.
In the video shared online, Isaya appeared engrossed in reading his Bible as Charlene sat beside him.
The couple arrived at the church in a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV, with Isaya holding his wife’s hand as they walked into the building.
Charlene looked elegant in a white dress with black polka dots, accessorised with a white handbag, while her husband wore a light jacket, white shirt and beige trousers.
Their decision to sit among other worshippers attracted positive reactions online, with several users praising what they viewed as a modest and down-to-earth approach despite their prominent backgrounds.
Several social media users took to the comments section to celebrate the newlyweds, with some commending Charlene’s humility and wishing the couple well in their marriage.
