The swearing-in ceremony of President-elect William Ruto will cost the taxpayer Ksh200 million, K24 Digital has established.
The National Treasury has provided the money to the Assumption of Office Committee to organise the event set to take place on Tuesday, September 13, in line with article 141 of the Kenyan Constitution.
“The allocation of Ksh200 million under the Executive Office of the President is provided for in the National Treasury for Assumption of Office activities,” the Treasury says in a report on the Pre-Election Economic Update.
The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed Raila Odinga’s petition challenging the election of Ruto as the country’s fifth president, paving way for his swearing-in.
In a judgement delivered by a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the court ruled that the Kenya Kwanza Alliance leader was validly elected in the elections conducted on August 9.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati had, on August 15, 2022, declared that Ruto won the election with 7,176, 141 votes, which is 50.49% of the total votes cast against Raila’s 6, 942, 930 votes (48.85%).
Uhuru ready to hand over to Ruto
Following the Supreme Court’s declaration, outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta assured the nation that the transition process will be smooth.
“It’s my intention to oversee a smooth transition to the next administration and all the necessary orders to facilitate this process have already been issued,” Uhuru stated adding that he wishes Ruto well as he prepares to assume the highest office in the land.
