Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect William Ruto have entered top gear after the Assumption of Office Committee was allocated Ksh 200 million for the event.
In a pre-election economic and fiscal report, the Executive Office of the President (OP) was tasked with assisting the committee to organize the smooth handover of power.
The transition committee is led by the Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua and other top-ranking security officials.
"The primary role of the presidency is the organisation and coordination of government business. As part of his role, the Office of the President will be coordinating the transitional activities relating to the assumption of office of the new president after the 2002 General Election.
“The allocation of Ksh200 million under the Executive Office of the President is provided for in the National Treasury for Assumption of Office activities,” read the report in part.
While the report did not indicate how the Ksh200 million will be spent, the money is expected to help in organising the venue, running the programme and entertaining visiting heads of state and other dignitaries.
The Kinyua-led committee inspected the venue, Kasarani Stadium, hours after the Supreme Court verdict.
“The committee will also organize for the necessary facilities and personnel for the President-Elect, facilitate communication between the outgoing President and President-Elect as well as prepare the program of the swearing-in ceremony,” Kinyua stated at a past press briefing.
It is expected that various leaders across the world in particular those from East Africa will grace the ceremony.
Ruto is also set to hold a luncheon at his new residence, State House, where he will host the visiting heads of state.
The transition committee already announced September 13 as a national holiday and is due to be gazetted by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i.
