Video of President Ruto Being Rebuked At The African Food Summit Is Altered
A video circulating on Facebook that shows President William Ruto being rebuked at the African Food Summit is altered. The video shows Kenya’s President sitting silently as a man sitting next to him dressed in white criticizes him. In the background of the two men are the logos of the African Food Summit, also known […]
Video shows President William Ruto lecturing Kericho MCAs, not Azimio MPs
A video shared on TikTok showing President William Ruto lecturing Azimio coalition members of parliament is false. “Wacheni upuzi (Stop being foolish),” he says to loud applause. “Hiyo mchezo mnaendelea sisi tunataka kila kiongozi ambaye amechaguliwa muanze kupanga mambo ya wananchi, siyo kupanga mambo yenu, ya vyeo, sijiui na…shame on you. Na mimi nataka niwaambie […]
Uhuru Kenyatta’s Send-off Package
As public officer number one, the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act of 2013 states that a retired President is entitled to a lump sum payment on retirement equal to one year’s salary for every term served.
The Evolution of the Presidential Oath
Ruto will take two oaths administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Anne Amadi, in the presence of the Chief Justice, Martha Koome. The first oath will pledge allegiance to the Constitution while the second is the solemn affirmation of due execution of the office of president – as envisaged in Article 141 (3) of the Constitution.
How a President-Elect is Sworn-in
Tuesday 13 September marks the third democratic transfer of power in post-independent Kenya. The first such transfer was in 2002, when President Mwai Kibaki took over from President Daniel arap Moi. The second was in 2013, when President Uhuru Kenyatta took over from President Kibaki. As has been tradition—except in 1978 as President Jomo Kenyatta, […]
What are the Instruments of Power?
The instruments of power, which are a tradition observed across the Commonwealth nations, are largely symbolic of the seat of authority and the head of government.
How a Deputy President-Elect is Sworn-in
Once the Deputy President-elect is in the arena, the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Anne Amadi, will then proceed to administer the oath in the presence of the Chief Justice.
What Are the Roles of the Sergeants-at-Arms
The Sergeants-at-Arms is appointed by the President, and is usually recruited from senior ranks in security agencies and administration.
The Roles of the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
After Moses Wetangula was officially sworn in as the 8th Speaker in the history of the National Assembly on Thursday 8 September 2022, his first order of business was to preside over the election of the Deputy Speaker who will serve as his number two. And it was 48-year-old Uasin Gishu County Women Representative Gladys […]
Who Calls For the First Sitting of the Senate and the National Assembly
After the notification by the President, the Clerks of the Senate and National Assembly officially communicated the same to the elected representatives…
