On Saturday, January 15, 2022, Deputy President William Ruto accompanied his son Nick Ruto to a dowry negotiation ceremony, marking a significant step towards Nick's marriage to his long-term girlfriend Evelyn Chemtai Some.
The ceremony, which was attended by close family and friends, was a traditional Koito event, where Nick, dressed in white and Ankara, sought permission and blessings from his soon-to-be in-laws to marry their daughter.
As part of the ceremony, Nick walked with a stick to signify the importance of the journey ahead, symbolizing his commitment to his future wife and their union.
Interestingly, this is not the first time the Ruto family has hosted a high-profile wedding. In May last year, Nick's sister June tied the knot with her Nigerian fiancé Dr Alexander Ezenagu in an elegant ceremony at their private residence in Karen, Nairobi.
The wedding ceremony, which had a white theme with a dash of pink, was attended by politicians allied to Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) faction, including Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Soy MP Caleb Kositany, and Nandi governor Stephen Sang.
Dr Ezenagu, a Nigerian national, is an assistant professor in the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar, and has an impressive professional portfolio in international trade and taxes.
Photos from the ceremony show Deputy President Ruto and his wife Mama Rachel Ruto in attendance, beaming with pride as they watched their son exchange vows with his fiancée.
