Ruto's Swearing-In A Public Holiday: Transition Commitee
The Constitution of Kenya stipulates that the swearing-in ceremony of a new president should take place between 10 am and 2 pm
Marvin Chege 
UPDATE Thursday, September 8: The Assumption of Office Committee has gazetted Tuesday, September 13 as a public holiday.
Also gazetted is the venue and time of the swearing-in of William Ruto as Kenya's fifth president at Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani) from 10 am.
"It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government, in the exercise of the powers conferred by section of the Public Holidays Act, declares Tuesday, the 13th September 2022, a public holiday, being the date of the swearing-in of the President-elect and Deputy President-elect," read the gazette notice in part.
The Assumption of Office Committee, led by Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua has announced that the swearing-in of William Ruto as Kenya's fifth president on Tuesday, September 13 will be a public holiday.
The Constitution of Kenya stipulates that the swearing-in ceremony of a new president should take place between 10 am and 2 pm, and the day is meant to be gazetted as a public holiday by the Ministry of Interior.
Speaking at Harambee House in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 6, Kinyua revealed that the ceremony will be held at the Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani Stadium) in Nairobi.
"Swearing-in ceremony of president-elect William Ruto to be held at Moi International Stadium, Kasarani on 13 September 2022. The date of the swearing-in will be a public holiday in general observance throughout the territory of the Republic of Kenya," Kinyua announced.
He added that a formal gazette notice on the same will be issued later in the week.
"The swearing-in and inauguration ceremony is an opportunity for Kenya to celebrate the strength and vibrancy of our constitutional and democratic process. This differentiates Kenya from so many other nations," he noted.
The committee is led by Kinyua alongside other top-ranking security officials. They include Attorney General Kihara Kariuki, Cabinet Secretary for Interior Fred Matiang'i, Chief of Kenya Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi and Director of National Intelligence Services Major General Philip Wachira Kameru, Inspector General of Police and Chief Registrar of Judiciary Anne Amadi.
Earlier, the DP had nominated United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Veronica Maina, outgoing National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, and Uasin Gishu Woman Representative-elect Gladys Shollei to join the committee in organising the national event.
The cost of the whole ceremony was earlier revealed to be Ksh200 million, which will go to decoration, logistics, suppliers and entertainment, among others.
"The primary role of the presidency is the organisation and coordination of government business. As part of his role, the Office of the President will be coordinating the transitional activities relating to the assumption of office of the new president after the 2002 General Election.
“The allocation of Ksh200 million under the Executive Office of the President is provided for in the National Treasury for Assumption of Office activities,” read a pre-election economic and fiscal report.
According to Article 141 on the Assumption of the Office of the President, Ruto must be sworn in, seven days after the just-rendered verdict by the Supreme Court which upheld his victory over Azimio la Umoja leader, Raila Odinga, during the August 9 general elections.
The Kinyua-led committee inspected the venue, Kasarani Stadium, hours after the verdict. It is expected that various leaders across the world in particular those from East Africa will grace the ceremony.
Ruto is also set to hold a luncheon at his new residence, State House, where he will host the visiting heads of state.
Chief Justice Martha Koome shall prescribe two oaths for Ruto; one swearing allegiance to the country and the constitution and the other swearing to executing the roles of the office of the president.
Supreme Court Saves Ruto Again
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has struck out a case seeking to stop Ruto and his deputy-elect Rigathi Gachagua from being sworn in over integrity issues.
The seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome threw out the case by eleven activists following an objection by Ruto and his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party, adding that it has no power to deal with the issues raised by the activists.
While dismissing the case, the Supreme Court judges said that the petitioners should have filed the case at the High Court.
The decision by the Supreme Court comes after the petitioners led by Kenneth Njagi Njiru, Meshach Suba Church, Jackson Mwalulu and Beatrice Kamau filed the suit on August 7, 2022, seeking orders for the ceremony for the two UDA Party presidential and running mate candidates to be stopped.
President Uhuru Kenyatta after taking over from the late former President Mwai Kibaki in 2013. /VOA NEWS
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