Following the upholding of William Ruto’s election as the fifth President-elect, Tuesday, September 13, has been declared a public holiday to pave the way for his swearing-in as Kenya’s fifth head of state.
Dr. Joseph Kinyua, Chair of the Assumption of the Office of President Committee, announced the holiday on Tuesday, noting that a gazettement will be issued later this week.
“The day of the swearing-in shall be a public holiday of general observance throughout the territory of the Republic of Kenya. The formal Gazette notice will be issued later in the week,” Dr Kinyua said.
He also stated that the inauguration and handover of power will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi.
“The ceremony shall be held at Moi International Stadium, Kasarani.
“As per the law, this must take place anytime between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm and thereafter the deputy president-elect will also be sworn in,” he added.
Under the precedence of Chief Justice Martha Koome, Judiciary Chief Registrar Anne Amadi will administer the oath, after which Dr. Ruto’s deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, will also be sworn in.
“The president-elect shall take the oath of office as administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary before her ladyship the Chief Justice. ” said Kinyua.
“I have this morning shared a meeting with the Assumption of office of the President committee, the meeting was preceded by the decision of our nation’s apex court that upheld the declaration of William Ruto as president-elect.”
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, unanimously upheld President-elect William Ruto’s election in the August 9 polls on Monday, dismissing Raila Odinga’s petition to annul Ruto’s victory.
