[PHOTOS] Pomp and colour as Nyong'o is sworn-in for second term

The Kisumu governor is among 45 governors who took the oath of office on Thursday.

In Summary

•Kisumu residents who had turned up en mass for the occassion were treated to epic entertainment from Chipukizi dancers. 

•The governor was sworn in for a second term together with his deputy Mathew Owili.

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o takes an oath office alongside his wife Dorothy at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o takes an oath office alongside his wife Dorothy at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

The swearing-in of Kisumu governor Anyang Nyong'o was punctuated with a fanfare of sorts.

Kisumu residents who had turned up en mass for the occassion were treated to epic entertainment from Chipukizi dancers. 

The governor was sworn in for a second term together with his deputy Mathew Owili.

The ceremony was held at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo.

Nyong'o and his deputy were flanked by their dear wives during the occasion.

The Kisumu governor is among 45 governors who took the oath of office on Thursday.

Chipukizi dancers entertain during the inauguration ceremony of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o with his Deputy Mathew Owili at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Chipukizi dancers entertain during the inauguration ceremony of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o with his Deputy Mathew Owili at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Chipukizi dancers entertain during the inauguration ceremony of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o with his Deputy Mathew Owili at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Chipukizi dancers entertain during the inauguration ceremony of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o with his Deputy Mathew Owili at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili takes an oath office alongside his wife Antonia at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili takes an oath office alongside his wife Antonia at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Chipukizi dancers entertain during the inauguration ceremony of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o with his Deputy Mathew Owili at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Chipukizi dancers entertain during the inauguration ceremony of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o with his Deputy Mathew Owili at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o after being sworn in at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o after being sworn in at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Kisumu County CECs Faridah Salim, Achi Alai and Sanuel Orimba on August 25 2022.
Kisumu County CECs Faridah Salim, Achi Alai and Sanuel Orimba on August 25 2022.
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Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili after taking an oath of office at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili after taking an oath of office at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Clergy during the inauguration ceremony of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o with his Deputy Mathew Owili at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Clergy during the inauguration ceremony of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o with his Deputy Mathew Owili at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on August 25, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

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