President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially assumed power for his second term after he took oath of office at a ceremony held at Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday.
Uhuru and his deputy William Ruto were sworn in by Chief Registrar of Judiciary, Anne Amadi and in presence of Chief Justice David Maraga.
“I swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Kenya; that I will obey, preserve, protect and defend this Constitution of Kenya, as by law established, and all other laws of the Republic; and that I will protect and uphold the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the people of Kenya”, said Mr Kenyatta holding a Bible on his right hand as he took the oath of office.
The master of ceremony, Duncan Okello said the Bible used to swear-in President Uhuru was the same one used by the first President, Jomo Kenyatta, at his own swearing-in at Independence.
The crowds chanted ” Si uchawi, ni maombi ” and responded “Yes, Sir,” after every phrase as the President took a vow.
Deputy President William Ruto, similarly took an Oath before a crowd of over 60,000 that filled the stadium.
Presidents Paul Kagame (Rwanda), Edgar Lungu (Zambia), Salva Kiir Mayardit (South Sudan), Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Muhammed (Djibouti),Ian Khama (Botswana), Ali Bongo Ondimba (Gabon),Yoweri Museveni (Uganda) Hage Geingob (Namibia), Abdullahi Farmajo (Somalia), Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and Guinea’s Prime Minister Mamady Youla attended the ceremony.
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria was represented at by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Former President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete and ex-Prime Minister Edward Lowassa also witnessed installation of the two leaders.
And that was a beautiful…
And that was a beautiful ceremony, Hongera President Kenyatta, #mypresident!
Hahahaha, kamwana nigacoka…
Hahahaha, kamwana nigacoka wafisi. Umuthi nguthinja mburi, na njikurukie na ucuru wa mwere. Bravo Mr. President, you have handled all these insults, intimidations, threats and bullying from Nasarites with great dignity.
Uhuru is sworn in as…
Uhuru is sworn in as President of Jubilee supporters.
Raila is my President, he will be sworn in December 12.
RESIST reality is on fashion…
RESIST reality is on fashion. go with it & wear it @Doreen
Ms. Doreen…..i see…
Ms. Doreen…..i see haujachoka peddling bs!
Elections are done, President UK sworn in…now we move forward. If y’all desire a different president…pack up and depart. We shall not stop y’all. Siasa ikwishe. Let’s focus on economic growth instead of empty noise.
Have a lovely day dada. See you at the polls in 2020 ( no boycotts etc. Yes?
Magana wa Kamau, please save…
Magana wa Kamau, please save some for me, fermented and all. Will not reciprocate in kikuyu. Last I did that I was accused of kujifanya can’t write in Kikuyu. How I wish I could write as eloquently as you and anonymous.