William Ruto's inauguration as Kenya’s fifth president is all set for Tuesday. He will be sworn in alongside Rigathi Gachagua who will take oath as Kenya’s second Deputy President.
The historical event will take place at Kasarani stadium where gates for the 60,000 capacity stadium will be open to the public from 4 am. Also some 2,500 VIPs will be expected to grace the occasion.
A total of 17 Presidents, eight Prime Ministers and Deputy Presidents and seven foreign ministers had by Sunday confirmed they will attend the inauguration ceremony.
The function’s guard of honour is expected to be mounted by the 21st battalion of the Kenya Rifles.
On Saturday Chief of Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi personally rehearsed how instruments of power will be handed over to the incoming president.
However, it is not clear if outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta will attend the event.
Taking a look at the previous swearing in ceremony of Kenya’s presidents, it is expected that by;
President Ruto meets Ambassador Mo Farah at State House