It will cost the treasury Sh200 million for the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect William Ruto.
This is according to the Treasury’s Pre-Election economic update report.
“Sh200 million has been provided in the FY 2022-2023 budget to undertake Assumption of Office activities to ensure smooth transition to the next administration after the general election,” reads the report.
The funds are allocated to the Assumption of Office Committee that is currently preparing for the transition of power from outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta to William Ruto.
The event, which is set to take place next week, September 13 (Tuesday), will see Ruto and his deputy president-elect Rigathi Gachagua being sworn to the presidency.
According to Chapter 141 of the Kenyan Constitution, the event is set to take place on the first Tuesday, seven days after the date on which the Supreme court renders a decision declaring the election to be valid.
The President-elect then assumes office by taking and subscribing the oath of allegiance, and the oath for the execution of the functions of office.
The Assumption of Office of the President Act sets up a committee to be charged with the management of the swearing-in event and giving security briefings to the incoming president.
Their schedule of activities started immediately after the court declared Ruto as President-elect, the same having been suspended ahead of the ruling.
The committee, as per the law, is expected to publish, by notice in the Kenya Gazette, the date and place for the conduct of the swearing-in, which must be within Nairob