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Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William 650/- The No.001 Sept. 2022 His Excellency’s signature Against all odds, Ruto became the 5th President of Kenya PRESIDENT Dr. William1Samoei Ruto, Phd, CGH INAUGURATION SOUVENIR Sept. 2022

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for The Mr. President, Congratulations! Weathering such a gigantic challenge His Excellences’ signature Digest of vehement opposition from powers that be and daring to dream to be the President of Editorial Team Leader this Great Republic amidst insurmountable Hon Bsp Dr Stephen Ndicho hurdles from all quarters, is no mean achievement sir. Email: presidencymonth- When the whole state machinery and [email protected] government personnel including what is duped as deep state and system were Cell: 0722 284 999 conscripted to ensure that you don’t become Managing Director the President, and then defying all of them and become so, then one starts viewing you Dave Ndabi from a perspective of one that truly derives Email: [email protected] his will and determination from the divine. Many a time you invoked the Name of God to Cell: 0719 396 399 exhibit where you draw your strength, your IT Manager will and your determination from, weathering such chides as behaving more godly than Stanley Kiplagat others as to assume the title, “Deputy Jesus!” Email: [email protected] But you took it calmly and ignored the epithelial language trajectoried towards you Cell: 0723 814 194 where finally, that God that you trusted and Administrative Secretary relied upon, saw you taking the presidency slowly but surely. Catherine Mutheu Forgive them sir, and concentrate to take this Email: [email protected] Nation to greater heights of prosperity, tranquility, development, peace, unity, fight Cell: 0713 270 832 against corruption and in 2027, you shall find Marketing Manager yourself almost lacking stiff opposition as you seek your second and final term. Liz W Ndabi Remember sir, you’re a man of your own Email: [email protected] making. Make others to be like you. Cell: 0722868749 2 Production Shamira Atieno Shaban Email: [email protected] Cell: 0727 832 683 Business Development Manager Augustine Mutunga Email: [email protected] Cell: 0727 306 244/0775 350 813 Graphic Designer Peter Gachibi Email: [email protected] Cell: 020-2414414 Publishers & Printers Limpopo Holdings Limited P.O Box 14056-00400 Email: limpopohold- [email protected] Tom Mboya Street NAIROBI, Kenya

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Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for Sam Rep Inauguration of Dr William President of the 4

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William am Samoei Ruto as the 5th he Republic of Kenya 5

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the Arrivals: 6

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency Prayers first Military Chaplain Ev Teresia Wairimu Muslim Cleric Traditional prayers 7

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Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Hon Martha Koome and her Deputy Hon Philemona Muli. Pres Yoweri Museveni and other visiting Heads of State at the inauguration on the 13th... DP Rigathi Gachagua, his wife Pst Dorcas , NA Speaker Wetangu’la and Sen Speaker Kingi 10

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency It was all smiles as Pst Dorcas, DP’s wife heartily welcomed the new President Dr Ruto and, BELOW: Presidents who graced the event. 11

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the By 3.00 am on Tuesday morning, police officers closed the gates of Kasarani stadium as it has filled to capacity. The people were ec- static and enthusiastic about their new President. President Suluhu of TEZED and other presidents attended the auspicious occasion. 12

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency Former President Uhuru inspecting his last guard of honour and BELOW: Uhuru bidding Kenyans kwaheri at Nyayo Stadium during WSR’s swearing in ceremony 13

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the of Receiving Instruments Sword, Constitution and Seal of the Nation. Here we are... 14

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency of Power from Uhuru Chief Justice & Supreme Court President Martha Koome congratulates Dr Ruto 15

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Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency 17

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the The new President appends his signature affirming the oath he took 18

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency Chief of General Staff Gen Kibochi and ADC Lekolool salutes the new President immediately he signed the oath and National Anthem played. 19

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the The Day that was….These outriders brought in former President Uhuru Kenyatta who left without them after he handed over power to the new President Dr William Ruto who inherited the outriders, ADC and Presidential security in total. TEEZED President Suluhu Samia with other presidents in attendance 20

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency Presidents in attendance from the African Continent President Ruto and Deputy Gachagua congratulating each other at Kasarani Stadium just before they were sworn-in before 2.00 pm 21

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the oth Arrival of Presidents and 22

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency nd other dignitaries 23

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the oth Arrival of Presidents and 24

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency nd other dignitaries 25

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the an MPs, Governors, Senators 26

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency ators and other dignitaries 27

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Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency Wananchi came in their thousands to witness an historic moment they had made 29

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the Wananchi felt it was their day. They voted William Ruto overwhelmingly 30

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Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the Chief Cabinet Secretary WM Mudavadi arriving in style with his wife Tercy for ther great occasion. First Ladies greeting as Ruto watched. 32

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency NA Speaker Moses Wetangula and Kericho Senator at Kasarani 33

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the TOP: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta training their eyes to the new President and new First Lady Rachel Ruto in admira- tion. BELOW: President and her Deputy of the Supreme Court of Kenya 34

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto. BELOW: President Ruto welcoming his predecessor former President Uhuru Kenyatta at Kasarani on that day... 35

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the Dr Ruto swearing and BELOW: Chief Justice Martha Koome signs on the oath 36

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency CJ Koome handing over the Oath Document to the new President Dr Ruto 37

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the The Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court is the Head of the Third Arm of Government, the Judiciary. The President is Head of both the Executive and entire Government. President Ruto and CJ Martha Koome. 38

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua being sworn-in, signing his oath of office and proudly displaying it to the wananchi 39

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Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency OPPOSITE: Kneeling before God and not before man or soldiers. TOP: Speakers Wetangula and Kingi. BELOW: Judges of the High Court, Appeal and Supreme Court. 41

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the TOP: Service Commanders. BELOW: Visiting Presidents 42

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency TOP: Judges. BELOW: C-i-C and his top soldiers with First Lady Rachel Ruto 43

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the The entire ceremony was spectacular to behold. Superbly planned & executed 44

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Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the President Ruto, Former President Uhuru, DP Rigathi with their spouses 46

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency TOP: The Kasarani stadium filled to capacity. BELOW: Salute to the new C-i-C 47

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the The Commander in Chief President William Ruto and his Chief of General Staff General Kibochi 48

Kenya for His Excellency the President, Dr William he 5th Presidency Immediately Dr Ruto was sworn-in as the President, the Aide de Camp ( ADC ) who was with Uhuru switched and went behind the new President. 49

Journey to the 5th Presidency of the Republic of Kenya for 5t Swearing in the TOP: President and his Deputy with their spouses and Madam Chief Justice after the swearing in ceremony was over. BELOW: Finally Former President Uhuru Kenyatta meet eye ball to eye ball with his once PA, now Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In politics, let the lungs handle them and never the heart. 50