Uhuru Kenyatta has promised a presidency in which he will serve all Kenyans regardless of how they voted.
The Jubilee Party boss and DP William Ruto were sworn-in for another five years in office at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium
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Uhuru, declared the rightful elections winner after a lengthy cycle,
said he will work with all leaders to achieve the objectivity of oneness.
"My election does not invalidate the aspirations of those who did not vote for me. I undertake to be the custodian of the dreams of all, the keeper of the aspirations of those who voted for me and those who didn't. I will be President for all Kenyans," he said.
Uhuru got 98 per cent votes - following a turnout of about 39 per cent - after his rival Raila Odinga of NASA withdrew alongside his running mate Kalonzo Muyoka of Wiper.
Raila is expected to address a meeting of supporters today. A memorial service had been set for Jacaranda grounds but police have been ordered to ensure nobody goes to the venue.
Two people have been killed.
Uhuru said:
"I am reaching
out to all leaders across the political divide.
It is time for us, as a people, to learn that it is fine for us to agree to disagree while still strengthening our bonds of unity and nationhood.
"Instead
of division, we can build
a Kenya that can be prosperous
and leave no one behind. The way I see it, you and I can build a Kenya which all of us are proud to call
home."
Uhuru noted Kenyans voted for the sake of a better future and noted it is time to unite.
"Kenyans, you took the time to listen to leaders who
asked for your votes. We may have chosen different candidates but each of us voted
for a better
life."
The President added that some ideas by the Opposition
will be incorporated as part of the plan for all Kenyans to participate in nation-building.
"In spirit of inclusiviness, I will
incorporate
some of their ideas. The election was not a contest between
a good dream and a bad dream but between two competing visions. Those who voted for me chose the better vision," he said.
'Election over'
Uhuru emphasised that the election process has come to an end but Raila earlier said he wanted a fresh vote in 90 days.
Raila declared that NASA will turn to a resistance movement and press for free fair and credible elections in this period.
He said the resistance
movement will "strive to restore
a government established in
compliance with the constitution".
In an interview on BBC earlier today, the Opposition chief maintained he does not consider his rival a legitimate leader.
Uhuru said:
"The elections was one of the longest...today marks the 123rd day since the August 8 election. This day marks the end, and I repeat, the end of our electoral process."
"The elections are now firmly behind us.
It's
been a trying time and Kenyans have shown their resilience."
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Zambian President Edgar Lungu said they were worried about Kenya as the cycle was running too long.
"Well done, the people of Kenya. We are very proud of you...we are very happy. We can only urge you to get to work...we were worried when the process
took too long."
Lungu added: "We were very worried about you."
Gabon President
Ali Bongo said Kenya made Africa proud and that unity should be the primary focus going forward.
"I
am pleased to be in Africa today. The people
of Kenya have made
us proud. I bring a message of peace, love and solidarity. Most of all, congratulations Kenya."
Rwandan leader Paul Kagame and Ugandan Yoweri Museveni also congratulated Kenyans and asked them to embrace unity.
"Tumekuja kusema hongera (We came to say congratulations). The people of Rwanda sent their warm greetings."
Museveni
said: "Hongera kwa uchaguzi, ushindi na kuhifadhi amani. Naomba wakenya wote wakumbuke amani na maendeleo (Congratulations on the election, victory and maintaining peace. I pray that all Kenyans remember peace and prosperity)."