[PHOTOS] Dance, laughter as Ruto attends wedding for two UDA MPs

The two leaders fell in love during the campaign period before the August 2022 elections.

In Summary

• President William Ruto was the chief guest at a colorful traditional wedding of Mathira MP  Eric Wamumbi and Murang’a County Woman Representative Betty Maina.

•Giving his congratulatory message, the Head of State wished them a lifetime of happiness.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a dance with Former Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a dance with Former Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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Leaders across the political divide on Saturday came together to celebrate love in Kangare, Murang'a county.

 President William Ruto was the chief guest at a colorful traditional wedding of Mathira MP  Eric Wamumbi and Murang’a County Woman Representative Betty Maina.

The two UDA leaders fell in love during the campaign period before the August 2022 elections.

Giving his congratulatory message, the Head of State wished them a lifetime of happiness.

"Congratulations, Betty and Eric, on your union. May your journey be filled with love, joy, and countless shared moments. I wish you a lifetime of happiness that continues to grow stronger with each passing day, Kangare," Ruto said.

President William Ruto, DP Rigathi Gachagua, Governor Ann Waiguru with the newly weds in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
President William Ruto, DP Rigathi Gachagua, Governor Ann Waiguru with the newly weds in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a dance with during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a dance with during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi and Murang’a County Woman Representative Betty Maina during their traditional wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi and Murang’a County Woman Representative Betty Maina during their traditional wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a dance with Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a dance with Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a dance with Former Kirinyaga Woman Rep Purity Ngirici during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a dance with Former Kirinyaga Woman Rep Purity Ngirici during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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A resident taking a selfie with Ptesident William Ruto in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
A resident taking a selfie with Ptesident William Ruto in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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President William Ruto giving a speech during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
President William Ruto giving a speech during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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His deputy, Rigathi Gachagua enjoyed every moment of the occassion.

The DP who has not been shy in expressing his emotions, found himself in the middle of the dancefloor.

" The Gikuyu Happy occasions are celebrated with song and Dance. I joined President Ruto, elected leaders and wananchi to celebrate the Traditional Wedding ceremony of Hon Eric Wamumbi and Betty Maina in dancing to Love songs as I wished the couple a Happy marriage," Gachagua said.

 

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto seated during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto seated during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto seated during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto seated during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seated during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seated during a wedding ceremony in Kangare, Murang'a on November 18, 2023
Image: PCS
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