This archive report was first published on 21 July 2019.
On a sunny day in July 2019, the Presbyterian Church of East Africa PCEA in Runda played host to the wedding of Dr Njeri Ndungu, daughter of Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, and Dr Nyotu Gitau.
The wedding drew the attendance of top names in politics, including Deputy President William Ruto and former First Lady Ngina Kenyatta.
President Uhuru Kenyatta's brother, Muhoho Kenyatta, was also in attendance, along with Transport Principal Secretary Esther Koimet, Murang'a Woman Representative Sabina Chege, and Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia.
The wedding reception was held at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country club, where Ruto left the guests in stitches with his advice to the newly wed couple.
"You must look after your beautiful wife. Take care of her and make sure she's well-fed and dressed. If you see a beautiful dress while you're going about your business, buy it for her so that you won't have to admire how other women dress, alright?" Ruto said.
He also informed the groom that the Government of Kenya now pays for maternity issues, and that the government would foot the hospital bill when the time comes for the wife to give birth.
