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Uhuru ate his words during William Ruto inauguration in Kasarani

William Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta.

President William Ruto holds a sword received from former Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces Uhuru Kenyatta at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on September 13, 2022.


Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

Handing over • The “most iconic image” from President William Ruto’s inauguration at the Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, was that of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, handing over the ceremonial sword to the new Head of State, says Prof Sam Chege. “The moral lesson of that moment: Never say never because you might have to eat your words in front of millions of people.” His contact is [email protected].

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