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Rift Valley leaders mobilise thousands to attend Ruto swearing-in

Rehearsals at Kasarani Stadium by the Kenya Defence Forces.

Rehearsals at Kasarani Stadium by the Kenya Defence Forces on September 10, 2022, ahead of President-elect William Ruto's Inauguration. More than 100 buses had been hired in Kericho and Bomet counties for the trip as of Saturday morning.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • More than 100 buses had been hired in Kericho and Bomet counties for the trip as of Saturday morning.
  • Bomet Governor Hilary Barchok confirmed that the leaders in South Rift had hired the buses from their own pockets.
  • According to UDA officials in Nakuru County, Deputy President-elect Rigathi Gachagua was in-charge of coordination and other logistics across the country.


Preparations are in high gear for supporters of President-elect William Ruto to attend his swearing-in ceremony in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Bomet Governor Hilary Barchok and MPs have hired buses to transport the Kenya Kwanza coalition supporters for the function with residents jostling to be added to the list of those set to travel.