The government has declared next Tuesday a public holiday ahead of the much-awaited inauguration of president – elect William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the Kasarani Stadium.
Speaking during a press conference, the Assumptions of Office Committee headed by head of public Service Joseph Kinyua stated that the oath of office will be administered by the Registrar of Judiciary in the presence of the Chief Justice Martha Koome.
“The date of swearing in will be a public holiday of general observance throughout the territory of the republic,” Kinyua stated.
According to the law, the swearing in ceremony must take place any time between the hours of 10.00 am and 02.00 pm.
Ruto will be the first to be sworn in, followed by Gachagua.
At the same time, the Treasury’s pre-election economic update report indicates that the budget is meant to ensure a smooth transition.
The funds have been allocated to the Assumption of Office Committee that is preparing for the transition of power from outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta to Ruto.
“Sh200 million has been provided in the FY 2022-2023 budget to undertake Assumption of Office activities to ensure a smooth transition to the next administration after the General Election,” reads the report.
Kinyua called upon Kenyans to join hands as the country transitions into the fifth administration.
“For that reason, the eyes of Africa and indeed the rest of the world will be on Kenya on that day. In that regard Kenyans are invited to be part of this historic event,” he said.
Ruto had nominated outgoing National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, UDA Secretary General Veronica Maina and Uasin Gishu Woman MP Gladys Shollei as co-opted members of the assumption committee.