Dr. William Samoe Ruto was on September 13, 2022 inaugurated as the 5th President of Kenya in a colourful ceremony at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani the Cathedral of Kenyan sports.
The Military arrives for Parade before the ceremony got underway.
UDA Strategist Dennis Itumbi talks to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
UDA Strategist Dennis Itumbi talks to wife of Deputy President Wife Dorothy Gachagua
Parade commander barking some orders for the men in Uniform
Military Parade looking neat waiting for action
Don’t u love Military Parades
All the three factions of the KDF were well represented with Kenya Army in Red, Kenya Airforce in blue and Kenya Navy in White.
Parade Commander Gilbert Kinanga
Military Parade
Maroon Commandoes entertaining the guests.
Service Commanders waiting for the Man Of The Moment.
Military Parade looking awesome from every angle .
Then the President Elect arrived and took his seat at the main dais with his long serving Personal Assistant Farouk Kibet visibly in in the background.
The outgoing head of State Uhuru Kenyatta arrives and heads straight for his final military function starting with National Anthem.
He Steps down after the national Anthem is sung and heads straight to inspect his last guard of honour.
The Outgoing President looked to be in a relaxed mood .
For The Very Last Time inspecting the Guard Of Honour
Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta in high spirits .
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (L) with his wife Pastor Dorothy during the opening prayers .
It was about to go down as the judiciary took their stage.
Finally William Ruto took the Oath Of Officer with his wife Rachel beside him.
President William Ruto reacts after signing the Inauguration certificate
President William Ruto receives the Certificate Of Inauguration from Chief Justice Martha Koome
Parade Commander Gilbert Kinanga following proceedings as the President Elect took oath of office as the 5th President.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took oath of office with his wife Pastor Dorothy by his side .
The Chief Register of The Judiciary Ann Amadi asked the Deputy President to re-start the oath again.
Finally Rigathi Gachagua nailed it and officially becoming the second Deputy President under the 2010 Constitution.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua receives is Certificate from Chief Justice Martha Koome
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with their spouses.
President William Ruto (L) with First Lady Rachel Ruto
Then the military handover was underway after the Judiciary.
Captain Alfred Mwabili look set to undertake the great task ahead.
Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta stepped forward and handed over a copy of the constitution of Kenya to the Incoming President William Ruto as Aide-de-Camp Brig Timothy Stelu Lekolool smoothly moved in the background from the outgoing commander in chief to the incoming commander in chief to signify the change of power.
Uhuru handed over the military sword to his incoming predecessor as Chief of General staff Robert Kibochi looks on.
His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H. President of Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.
Then a warm hug followed something that had not been seen in the past 5 years
Its been a pleasure and i wish u well (Probably Uhuru to Ruto)
Thank You For Your Service (Ruto to Uhuru)
The bromance was seen slowing crawling back .
One final last photo of the Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Incoming President Dr. William Ruto
Chief Of General Staff Robert Kibochi (R) with his new boss President William Ruto
Chief Of General Staff Robert Kibochi (R) already down President William Ruto
Members of the public followed in jubilation
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula aka Papa Wa Roma
Speakers of the National Parliament Moses Wetangula and Amason Kingi
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Speaker of the senate Amason Kingi in joyful mood
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku.
Then came the speeches after a short session of entertainment with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua opening the floor.
Uganda President Yoweri Kagutta Museveni gives his remarks.
Chief Justice Martha Koome (L) with Lawyer Prof Kithure Kindiki
Foreign CS Amb Rachel Omamo (L) with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja
President William Ruto welcomes Burundian President General Évariste Ndayishimiye to give this remarks
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan gives her remarks
UDA Strategist Dennis Itumbi sitting behind the outgoing First Lady Margaret Kenyatta
Outgoing First Lady Margaret Kenyatta looks on
Service commanders (From Left) Lieutenant General Peter Mbogo Njiru, Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Lieutenant General Francis Ogolla and Kenya Navy Commander Maj Gen Jimson Mutai
President William Ruto makes his maiden speech after taking oath of office. U can read in the link below
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta listens in as as his predecessor made his maiden speech
He continued to outline what his government will be undertaking in the few days.
After President William Ruto finished making his maiden speech the national anthem was played and he granted permission to leave the venue which was his first military duty as the commander in chief of armed forces .
The new head of state saw off his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta as he left Kasarani Stadium after a smooth handover of power.
President Uhuru Kenyatta leaving Kasarani as a private citizen.
President William Ruto took to the Open presidential Toyota Landcruiser flanked by his ADC Timothy Stelu Lekolool and Chief Of General Staff Robert Kariuki Kibochi and made his first lap of honour .
Looked like he was enjoying every moment that was unfolding before him.
The President greeting members of the public from bullet proof glass surrounded Toyota Land Cruiser shortly after ascending to the highest office in the Land.
Jubilant Kenyans at the stadium showed their excitement to the President as he descended the ceremonial land cruiser and boarded his official moments later exiting the Moi International Sports Centre , Kasarani as the 5th President Of The Republic Of Kenya.
May God Bless Kenya
Kelly Ayodi
This is awesome brother. Have loved it all. Hope to meet you soon
You are brother, see u soon