President Ruto changes social media bios after taking oath
President Dr William Ruto has changed the bios in his social media accounts, coming immediately after taking the oath of office.
The President, who was sworn in by the Chief Registrar of Judiciary Anne Amadi before the Chief Justice Martha Koome, becomes the 55th President of the Republic of Kenya.
Initially, Dr Ruto’s bios read as President-elect of Kenya, but now they reads President of The Republic of Kenya.
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Last month after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared him the winner of the August 9 General Election, Dr Ruto’s changed his bios from Deputy President of Kenya to President-elect.
Mr Raila Odinga, who lost the presidential race to Dr Ruto, snubbed the inauguration ceremony at the Moi International Centre, Kasarani, saying he was out of the country, and that he had other matters of importance to attend to.
Mr Odinga’s running mate in the August 9 General Election, Ms Martha Karua similarly skipped the event as she opted to play golf.
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Dr Ruto’s assumption of office now means that Uhuru Kenyatta is officially the former President of Kenya, as his 9-year tenure comes to an end. Mr Kenyatta had promised to ensure smooth transition of powers to his successor.
The 60,000-capacity Kasarani Stadium was full by 5am, and the National Police Service asked the people to follow the proceedings from their homes.
The era of Dr Ruto and his deputy Rigadhi Gachagua now begins, as Kenyans who are facing economic challenges wait for the incoming government to deliver its campaign promises.
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