A spectacular display of opulence brought social media to a standstill as a fleet of helicopters descended on President William Ruto’s expansive Intona Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.

In widely circulated clips seen by TNX Africa, at least six high-end choppers sat parked across the lush green lawns of the presidential retreat, turning it into a temporary airbase. 

The impressive lineup featured a range of luxury models, drawing intense interest from guests and online observers alike.

In one video recording the scene, voices in the background could be heard avidly comparing the price tags and specifications of the individual aircraft.

“Kale ni kabaya,” one man remarked in the clip, pointing toward a sleek, high-spec chopper.

The display of wealth came during the traditional Kalenjin wedding ceremony, Koito, held for Charlene Ruto and Tanzanian tech entrepreneur Isaya Yunge on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

The high-profile gathering brought together prominent political figures, dignitaries and family members from across East Africa.

Steeped in Kalenjin cultural traditions, Koito serves as a formal union between the bride and groom’s families and provides an opportunity for the bride to receive blessings ahead of her wedding.

Guests and venue decorations featured vibrant African prints and earthy motifs, reinforcing the ceremony’s traditional theme.

Among the high-profile attendees were Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Yunge, a Mwanza native, is a social-impact innovator and founder of SomaApp, a digital platform that connects African students with global educational opportunities.

His work in technology and youth development earned him the Queen’s Young Leaders Award in 2018 and an Ashoka Fellowship in 2019. He was also named to the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list.

Charlene Ruto is known for her advocacy in youth empowerment, climate resilience and sustainable agriculture.

She founded the SMACHS Foundation in 2022 and, in 2025, launched The Young People’s Network International.

Their engagement came nearly two years after Charlene drew public attention for asking American televangelist Benny Hinn to pray for her to find a partner who shared her commitment to community service.

The expansive Intona Heritage estate where the wedding was held, originally belonging to Kenya’s second Vice President Joseph Murumbi, features a 35-room mansion that now serves as a presidential rural retreat and working farm.