PHOTOS: Pomp and colour as Kithure Kindiki sworn-in as Deputy President
What you need to know:
- From as early as 6:30am hundreds of Kenyans thronged the venue to witness the ceremony.
- Long queues were witnessed as Kenyans made their way into KICC amid tight security around the vicinity.
Kithure Kindiki has been sworn-in as Deputy President to replace Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached by Parliament in October.
Friday morning's inauguration at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was witnessed by President William Ruto, Chief Justice Martha Koome, among a host of distinguished guests.
Kithure Kindiki displays a copy of his sworn oath alongside Chief Justice Martha Koome during his swearing-in ceremony at KICC, Nairobi on November 01, 2024.
Leaders who witnessed ceremony include Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Kibwezi MP Mwengi Mutuse, Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho, Davis Chirchir, Opiyo Wandayi, Julius Ogamba, Justin Muturi, Aden Duale.
Kibwezi MP Mwengi Mutuse arrives at KICC for swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as DP on November 1, 2024.
Dignitaries and hundreds of participants take their seats at KICC to witness the swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President.
Prof Kithure Kindiki after his swearing-in as Kenya's Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
President William Ruto congratulates Deputy President Kithure Kindiki after he took the oath of office at KICC, Nairobi on November 01, 2024.
Also present was Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, Cecily Mbarire from Embu, Paul Otuoma (Busia), Stephen Sang (Nandi) and Abdi Guyo (Isiolo) have also arrived.
President William Ruto addresses the nation during the swearing-in ceremony of Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President of Kenya.
From as early as 6:30am, Kenyans thronged the venue to witness the ceremony.
Long queues were witnessed as Kenyans made their way into KICC amid tight security around the vicinity.
Kenyans queue for a security check at KICC in order to witness the swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
Kenyans queue for a security check at KICC in order to witness the swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
Members of the public take selfies during the swearing-in ceremony of Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President of Kenya at KICC, Nairobi on November 01, 2024.
While some are draped with the colors of the national flag, others waved the national flags as they ushered in dignitaries at the venue.
Several dignitaries including Cabinet Secretaries, Governors, Senators and senior State officials were at KICC.
State House choir entertain guests during the swearing-in ceremony of Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President of Kenya at KICC, Nairobi on November 01, 2024.
Entertainment groups, including State House choir, entertained those in attendance ahead of the arrival of Prof Kindiki and other State officials for the ceremony.
Anti-riot police on horseback patrol outside KICC, the venue of the swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President.