[PHOTOS] All systems go as 45 governors are sworn in

The swearing-in is supposed to take place between 10am and 2pm

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• By law, all newly elected governors are supposed to be sworn in 10 days after being declared winners by the IEBC.

by STAR TEAM The Star
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25 August 2022 - 12:13
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja swearing in ceremony at KICC on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja swearing in ceremony at KICC on Thursday, August 25,2022.
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45 governors are expected to be sworn in on Thursday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

The governors will be handed over the instruments of power.

By law, all newly elected governors are supposed to be sworn in 10 days after being declared winners by the IEBC.

The swearing-in is supposed to take place on the first Thursday after the lapse of the ten days.

45 counties elected their governors in the August 9 polls. Mombasa and Kakamega governor elections were postponed.

“The Governor-elect shall, during the swearing-in ceremony, take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation of office as prescribed in the First Schedule section of the Assumption of the Office of Governor Act 2019,” states the law states.

Governor Wilber Ottichilo receiving his certificate from justice David Kemei of Bungoma high Court after his inaguration on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Governor Wilber Ottichilo receiving his certificate from justice David Kemei of Bungoma high Court after his inaguration on Thursday, August 25,2022.
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Turkana Governor-elect Jeremiah Lomurkai poses in photo with his two wives ready for the swearing in ceremony at Ekaales centre in Lodwar on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Turkana Governor-elect Jeremiah Lomurkai poses in photo with his two wives ready for the swearing in ceremony at Ekaales centre in Lodwar on Thursday, August 25,2022.
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Nandi governor Stephen Sang taking the oath of office to start his second term, he was sworn in by judge Eric Ogola on Thursday, August 25,2022
Nandi governor Stephen Sang taking the oath of office to start his second term, he was sworn in by judge Eric Ogola on Thursday, August 25,2022
Image: Barry Salil
Kirinyaga county governor elect Ann Waiguru swearing in at the Kamiigua polytechnic grounds in Kutus on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Kirinyaga county governor elect Ann Waiguru swearing in at the Kamiigua polytechnic grounds in Kutus on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Trans Nzoia County Governor elect George Natembeya and his wife for his swearing in at the Kitale ASK grounds on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Trans Nzoia County Governor elect George Natembeya and his wife for his swearing in at the Kitale ASK grounds on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Image: DAVID MUSUNDI
Lamu county deputy governor elect Raphael Munyua is sworn into office by High Court Judge Stephen Githinji at the Mkunguni Square in Lamu Island on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Lamu county deputy governor elect Raphael Munyua is sworn into office by High Court Judge Stephen Githinji at the Mkunguni Square in Lamu Island on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Image: Cheti Praxides.
James Orengo sworn-in into office by Justice Jackie Kamau at the Siaya KMTC grounds on Thursday a few minutes after 11:00am on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
James Orengo sworn-in into office by Justice Jackie Kamau at the Siaya KMTC grounds on Thursday a few minutes after 11:00am on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Image: JOSIAH ODANGA
Embu governor elect Cecily Mbarire and her deputy Justus Kinyua sworn in the Embu county governor and deputy governor respectfully on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Embu governor elect Cecily Mbarire and her deputy Justus Kinyua sworn in the Embu county governor and deputy governor respectfully on Thursday, August 25,2022.
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGAH
Anyang Nyong'o sworn in as the Kisumu county govenor. In an event presided over by Justice William Musyoka accompanied by Chief Magistrate Teresa Omondi, on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Anyang Nyong'o sworn in as the Kisumu county govenor. In an event presided over by Justice William Musyoka accompanied by Chief Magistrate Teresa Omondi, on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Image: Faith matete
Lamu county governor elect Issa Abdalla Timamy shortly after they were sworn into office by High Court Judge Stephen Githinji at the Mkunguni Square in Lamu Island.
Lamu county governor elect Issa Abdalla Timamy shortly after they were sworn into office by High Court Judge Stephen Githinji at the Mkunguni Square in Lamu Island.
Image: Cheti Praxides.
Lady Justice Olga Sewe and magistrate Joe Omido declare Fatuma Achani as new Kwale governor during her swearing in Matuga sub-county on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Lady Justice Olga Sewe and magistrate Joe Omido declare Fatuma Achani as new Kwale governor during her swearing in Matuga sub-county on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
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