William Samoei Ruto was today sworn in as the 5th President of Kenya in front of a capacity crowd in Kasarani International Stadium. Rigathi Gachagua was also sworn in as Deputy President.
The oath of office was administered by Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi before Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome. pic.twitter.com/20jCmmuxj4
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A packed Kasarani Stadium awaits the inauguration of William Sammie Ruto as the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya.
Deputy President Elect Rigathi Gachagua arrives at Kasarani Stadium to a rousing welcome from the capacity crowd. Speaking to the media early, Gachagua said him and President-elect William Ruto have a working plan and they’ll not have a falling out as Ruto did with President Uhuru Kenyatta. He also dismissed news that Azimio leader Raila Odinga declined to attend the inauguration ceremony.
President Uhuru Kenyatta arrive at Kasarani Stadium for his last moment as President of the Republic of Kenya. He arrived in his ceremonial car Commander in Chief automobile to a muted stadium that was polite but not warm.
President Ruto promises to elevate the diaspora as county 48 and create a ministerial status, granting a long-sought wishlist for Kenyans abroad. He said he will also work with IEBC enhance Diaspora participation in all elections.#Diasporavoting #Rutothe5th pic.twitter.com/CVbMPWMRhI
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Deputy President-Elect Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Pastor Dorcas Gachagua arriving at Kasarani Stadium. pic.twitter.com/WHWUOoOVyc
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President-elect William Ruto accompanied by his wife Rachel arrives at Kasarani Stadium amid wild cheers from the capacity crowd of supporters in Kasarani Stadium.
