Renowned digital content creator and entrepreneur Thee Pluto (Robert Ndegwa) has officially entered a new chapter of his personal life. In a move that surprised his millions of followers, the YouTuber held a private and lavish traditional wedding ceremony, or ruracio, for his partner, Wanjiku, marking his formal commitment following his high-profile split from Felicity Shiru.
A Sacred Union: Tradition Meets Romance
Thee Pluto shared highlights of the ceremony on social media on January 6, 2026, describing the event as a “sacred agreement” rooted in culture and faith. The ruracio involved traditional Kikuyu customs, including family elders coming together to witness the payment of dowry and the merging of two family histories.
“Tradition met romance, culture met faith, and love found its rightful foundation,” Pluto remarked in his announcement, emphasizing that the union was not rushed but honored with patience and purpose.
Who is Wanjiku?
The bride, introduced simply as Wanjiku, had been kept almost entirely away from the public eye until the ceremony. Unlike his previous relationship, Pluto has made a conscious effort to protect Wanjiku’s privacy, previously stating that he regretted putting his family matters on social media. While her specific professional background remains private, Pluto has described her as his “fiancée” and partner in this new “covenant”.
Moving On: The Breakup with Felicity Shiru
The ruracio comes approximately 16 months after Thee Pluto’s public and messy breakup with fellow content creator Felicity Shiru in September 2024. The pair, who dated for three years and share a daughter named Zoey, cited several reasons for their split:
- Religious Differences: Pluto, a Muslim, and Felicity, a Christian, faced significant obstacles regarding marriage, as Felicity expressed she was not ready to convert.
- Trust and Privacy Issues: Pluto admitted to feeling uneasy about “unwelcome advances” from celebrities and politicians in Felicity’s DMs. He later expressed deep regret for exposing their daughter and private life to social media trolls.
- Co-Parenting Struggles: Following the split, the relationship remained strained, with Pluto recently accusing Felicity’s family of preventing him from seeing his daughter.
Despite the rocky end to his previous relationship, which Pluto noted left him emotionally and financially drained in early 2025, his recent ruracio signifies a successful “pick-himself-up” journey heading into 2026.
