Kenyatta Hosts President-Elect Ruto at State House Ahead of Inauguration

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday hosted President-elect Dr. William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, ahead of tomorrow’s inauguration ceremony.

After the meeting, President Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta conducted the President-elect and First Lady in-waiting Mama Rachel Ruto on a tour of State House as part of the official handing-over process.

Today’s meeting between President Kenyatta and President-elect Dr. Ruto affirms that all preparations for tomorrow’s inauguration are complete.

Uhuru bids farewell

In his farewell speech, President Uhuru Kenyatta thanked Kenyans for the support they accorded his administration for the last 10 years.

“I thank everyone who has walked the talk with me and especially you the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF),” said Kenyatta.

President Kenyatta, who was accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, spoke on Friday at Lang’ata Barracks in Nairobi during a farewell ceremony hosted in his honour as the outgoing Commander-in-Chief in line with the traditions and custom.

The Head of State urged the KDF to remain steadfast and support the incoming administration, just like they supported his administration and that of his predecessors.

Later, President Kenyatta proceeded to the Defence Headquarters at Hurlingham in Nairobi for the military traditions and custom ceremony of pulling out of the outgoing Command-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.