Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris on Tuesday congratulated President William Ruto.
Passaris wished Ruto the best in his tenure as he starts his journey as the fifth president of Kenya.
"As tears flow freely, I know Kenya has lost an opportunity that only God can restore. I sincerely wish William Ruto the best in his tenure," she tweeted.
She said despite the sorrow after the Azimio coalition was defeated, their ODM leader Raila Odinga will still remain their hero.
"Congratulations to those who voted for him. Despite our pain as Azimio family; the best of Raila Odinga shines in all of us today."
Passaris congratulatory message came hours before Ruto was sworn in in a ceremony held at Kasarani Stadium.
Ruto as he carried the bible, the crowd from all corners of the stadium cheered.
Wearing a dark grey suit and yellow tie, Ruto while clutching a Bible as he took the oath of office pledged to "protect and uphold, the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the people of Kenya".
"I, William Samoei Ruto .... do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Kenya; that I will obey, preserve, protect and defend this Constitution of Kenya, as by law established, and all other laws of the Republic; and that I will protect and uphold the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the people of Kenya," he said.
