Kathy Kiuna shared a glimpse inside the private jet she took to Charlene Ruto’s wedding.
Reverend Kathy Kiuna shared a look inside the private aircraft she took to Mwanza for Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge’s wedding.
Reverend Kathy Kiuna has shared a glimpse inside the Embraer Legacy 600 jet she travelled in to Charlene Ruto’s wedding. The ceremony brought guests from Kenya and Tanzania to Malaika Beach Hotel in Mwanza.
Kiuna posted the video on Tuesday, November 10, showing beige leather seats, polished wooden tables and spacious cabin fittings. She travelled alongside Reverend Julian Kyula, founder of Rhema Feast, and her daughter Vanessa Kiuna, among other guests.
Meanwhile, Flightradar24 records show the aircraft made two return trips between Nairobi and Mwanza on Friday, November 6. That day, Charlene, President William Ruto’s daughter, married Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge.
Inside the Legacy 600 jet
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer developed the aircraft from its ERJ-135 regional jet family. However, the business jet places greater emphasis on cabin space, luggage capacity and longer journeys without frequent fuel stops.
Its three-zone layout provides separate areas for meetings, dining, relaxation and sleeping. Depending on the configuration, the cabin accommodates up to 13 passengers, alongside two crew members.
The interior measures approximately 49 feet long, with a cabin height of six feet. It also offers about 286 cubic feet of baggage storage, providing room for group travel with considerable luggage.
Two Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engines power the aircraft, which can cruise at approximately 850 kilometres per hour. Its range is roughly 5,600 to 6,300 kilometres, depending on passenger load, configuration and operating conditions.
Nairobi–Mwanza flights and estimated costs
Flight-tracking records place the first departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 6:53am, reaching Mwanza at 7:41am. The aircraft then left Mwanza at 8:07am and arrived back in Nairobi at 8:51am.
Later, it departed Nairobi at 10:43am and landed in Mwanza at 11:33am. The final recorded leg left Mwanza at 7:37pm, arriving in Nairobi at 8:22pm. Each flight lasted between 44 and 50 minutes.
For buyers, aircraft marketplace AvBuyer lists pre-owned Legacy 600 asking prices between approximately Sh450 million and Sh1.26 billion. Prices vary with age, condition, maintenance history and equipment. Since production ran from 2001 to 2015, buyers now turn to the pre-owned market.
Meanwhile, PrivateJet Africa estimates charter rates at approximately Sh1.16 million per flight hour. Airport charges, ground handling, crew accommodation and other operating expenses can affect the price.
In her social media caption, Kiuna described the experience as favour beyond explanation. The Jubilee Christian Church co-founder’s footage drew attention to her journey to the wedding.
