OATH OF OFFICE

[PHOTOS] Preparations at their peak ahead of Tuesday's swearing-in

Ruto will be sworn in alongside Rigathi Gachagua who will take oath as deputy president.

In Summary

•About 60,000 Kenyans and over 2500 VIPs are expected at the ceremony.

•Seventeen presidents, eight prime ministers, deputy presidents and seven foreign ministers had by Sunday confirmed they will attend the inauguration ceremony.

Kenya Defence Forces rehearse during the final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Kenya Defence Forces rehearse during the final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Preparations are at their peak at Kasarani Stadium ahead of president-elect William Ruto's swearing-in on Tuesday.

Ruto will be sworn in alongside Rigathi Gachagua who will take oath as deputy president.

Kenya Defence Forces march as they rehearse during the final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 12, 2022.
Kenya Defence Forces march as they rehearse during the final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Kenya Defence Forces march as they rehearse during the final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 12, 2022.
Kenya Defence Forces march as they rehearse during the final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A screen displays portrait of President-elect William Ruto ahead of his inauguration at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
A screen displays portrait of President-elect William Ruto ahead of his inauguration at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Kenya Defence Forces marched around the stadium for rehearsals.

A screen showing portrait of the DP was displayed at the stadium.

Other screens displayed messages to Kenyans "Asanteni Wakenya" (Thank you Kenyans) the screen read.

Kenya Defence Forces march as they rehearse during the final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 12, 2022.
Kenya Defence Forces march as they rehearse during the final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

About 60,000 Kenyans and over 2500 VIPs are expected at the ceremony.

Seventeen presidents, eight prime ministers, deputy presidents and seven foreign ministers had by Sunday confirmed they will attend the inauguration ceremony.

Final preparations of swearing-in for President elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Final preparations of swearing-in for President elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Final preparations for swearing-in President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Final preparations for swearing-in President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A screen displays portrait of President-elect William Ruto ahead of his inauguration at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
A screen displays portrait of President-elect William Ruto ahead of his inauguration at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Kenya Defence Forces during their final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Kenya Defence Forces during their final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Kenya Defence Forces march during their final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Kenya Defence Forces march during their final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Kenya Defence Forces during their final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Kenya Defence Forces during their final preparations of swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
The VIP dias at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 12, 2022.
The VIP dias at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on September 12, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Kasarani Stadium that will host the swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto.
Kasarani Stadium that will host the swearing-in of President-elect William Ruto.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
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