Video: Zenah ups the game in race for George's heart against Cillah with TBT pic
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- Content creator Zenah joined the viral Teacher Cillah and George Ruto trend by posting a throwback photo of herself with the president's son
- Zenah's clip, filmed in a nostalgic selfie style, suggests she and George go way back, putting her ahead of Teacher Cillah in the joke marriage race
- The trend exploded after Teacher Cillah posted comedic skits about wanting to marry George Ruto to 'escape poverty', and he unexpectedly responded
A content creator known as Zenah has thrown herself into one of Kenya's most entertaining social media trends of 2026, dropping a throwback photo that appears to give her a serious edge over Teacher Cillah in the race to win George Ruto's heart.
In a close-up selfie-style Instagram reel filmed indoors against a backdrop of colourful string lights and green glow effects, Zenah embedded a childhood photograph in the top-left corner, complete with a red arrow pointing directly at a young girl.
The message was clear: she and George Ruto go way back.
"The royal family itself. Huuu! Hili nikubali utotoni," she said in the clip, switching between Kiswahili and Sheng as she reminded viewers of her long-standing connection to the president's son.
"As you can see, teacher Silla, voli wikosawa. We started way back. Yani ilianza kitambo."
The TBT photo reportedly features a young Zenah alongside both George and his brother Nick Ruto, which she used to make the case that she holds the upper hand over Teacher Cillah.
How the Teacher Cillah trend started
The entire saga traces back to Teacher Cillah, whose real name is Priscilla Wanjiru Karanja, a junior school teacher who turned a lighthearted joke into a full-blown viral moment in August 2026.
It all began shortly after the high-profile traditional wedding ceremony, known as a Koito, for George's sister Charlene Ruto.
Cillah posted a humorous video admitting she wanted to shoot her shot at George specifically to "escape poverty" and leave "the block."
What nobody anticipated was that George Ruto himself would respond, jokingly asking for her Teachers Service Commission registration number to "confirm something."
The reply sent the internet into a frenzy. Cillah, fully committed to the bit, began referring to herself as "Mrs George Ruto" and posted a string of viral skits in which she summoned caterers and service providers for a fictitious wedding.
In one memorable moment, she warned fellow teachers not to arrive at the celebration in school buses but rather in Nairobi Nganyas or helicopters.
Zenah enters the chat
Zenah's clip adds a new layer to the already chaotic storyline. By presenting photographic evidence of a childhood bond with George and Nick, she positioned herself as the original frontrunner, one who did not need to shoot her shot because, as she put it, things started long ago.
[Watch Zenah's throwback reel and judge for yourself]:
Whether the trend continues to pull in more contenders remains to be seen, but for now, Zenah has officially entered the group chat and made her intentions known.
Did woman DM Cillah?
We also highlighted facts about Teacher Cillah's recent online drama after she leaked a hurtful direct message responding to her public admiration for George, the son of Ruto.
The cruel message not only mocked her appearance and finances but also ignited a wave of support from admirers who rallied around her, showcasing the often heartless nature of social media interactions.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
Reporting originally appeared via TUKO. Read the full source for additional context.