Immediately following the Supreme Court of Kenya’s confirmation of William Ruto as the new President, a sentimental atmosphere quickly overtook the Deputy President’s Karen residence.
Following the proceedings of the Supreme Court judgement, Ruto, his wife Rachael, and a number of Kenya Kwanza Alliance leaders had pitched a tent at the property.
When the decision was made, they immediately broke into a worship song, with Rachel leading the group in praising God for the decision.
“We give you all the glory, we worship you alone, You are worthy to be praised,” they sang.
A portion of those in attendance fought back tears as the brief prayer session was interspersed with emotions, some of which seemed to be ones of incredulity.
Ruto gave his wife Rachel a warm hug after the hymn. As they started giving each other hugs, he turned to face the other team members and said, “Congratulations guys.”
Karen, congratulations President-elect @WilliamsRuto pic.twitter.com/kTOPE374lB
— Hussein Mohamed, MBS. (@HusseinMohamedg) September 5, 2022
Rachel also congratulated her husband after the Supreme Court ruling that upheld his presidential win.
“Congratulations Bill my love. God has done it. I am proud of you! May He give you the grace & wisdom to lead Kenya into greatness! You were born & destined for this!
Heb 10:23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm for God can be trusted to keep His promise,” she tweeted.
Congratulations Bill my love.
God has done it. I am proud of you!
May He give you the grace & wisdom to lead Kenya into greatness! You were born & destined for this!
Heb 10:23
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm for God can be trusted to keep His promise. pic.twitter.com/hWcIP6hXEw— Mama Rachel Ruto, EGH (@MamaRachelRuto) September 5, 2022
On his part William Ruto, shared a Biblical verse crediting his win to God.
“With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” — Mark 10:27
With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” — Mark 10:27
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) September 5, 2022
Focus now shifts to September 13 when Deputy President William Ruto will be sworn in as Kenya’s fifth President and with all eyes now on the Assumption of the office of the President Committee. The Committee chaired by Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua is responsible for the inauguration ceremony and will after Monday’s judgment issue a program of events on what follows ahead of the September 13 event.
Some of the things that will follow for Ruto will be handing his presidential standard which will be unveiled during the inauguration. At the ceremony, he will receive a copy of the Constitution and other laws as well as the ceremonial sword signifying his new role as the Commander-in-Chief from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Shollei, and UDA Secretary General Veronica Maina are Ruto’s representatives in the Assumption of the office of the President Committee.
The roles of the Assumption to the office of the President committee include facilitating the process of handing over by the outgoing President to the President-elect. The Committee also organizes for the security of the President-elect, organizes for the necessary facilities and personnel for the President-elect, and co-ordinate the briefings of the President-elect by relevant public officers.
It also facilitates communication between the outgoing President and the President-elect, prepares the program and organizes the swearing-in ceremony, and carries out any other activity necessary for the performance of its functions.
