Sh200 million set aside for Ruto’s swearing-in
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 e...