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Ruto to give New Year's address during interdenominational service

During the day, the President met coastal leaders.

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by SHARON MWENDE

Big-read31 December 2022 - 19:56
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In Summary


  • It has been the tradition for presidents to spend the New Year at State House, Mombasa while addressing the nation.
  • State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam confirmed that the President will be attending an interdenominational service for the crossover sermon.
President William Ruto with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir and Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and other leaders at State House in Mombasa on December 31.

President William Ruto will give his first New year’s address in Mombasa.

It has been the tradition for presidents to spend the New Year at State House, Mombasa while addressing the nation.

State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam confirmed that the President will be attending an interdenominational service for the crossover sermon.

"The President will usher in the Year 2023 in Mombasa, and will on the night of December 31, attend an interdenominational service," he said.

The address will be at midnight.

During the day, the President met coastal leaders led by Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, Nyali MP Mohammed Ali among others.

On Christmas Day, Ruto also gave an address during thanksgiving and celebrations at an Interdenominational Church Service at the Eldoret Sports club, Uasin Gishu County.

The President has, since he won the August 9, elections,has attended church services and even hosted prayers at the State House with the First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto.

During his maiden speech after his win, Ruto said he had been "prayed into victory."

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