President Uhuru Kenyatta has guaranteed that the transition process will be seamless.
The outgoing president made the commitment on Thursday, August 18 when he met with religious leaders who paid him a courtesy call at the State House in Nairobi.
The interdenominational group who visited the state house include; Archbishop Martin Kivuva of Mombasa Catholic Archdiocese, Archbishop Antony Muheria of Nyeri, Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit and the Deputy Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) Hassan Ole Naado.
Moreover, they lauded President Kenyatta for his leadership which has ensured peace, stability and cohesion amongst the Kenyan communities.
Furthermore, the religious leaders expressed gratitude to the outgoing president for working towards a united Kenya by creating a path of inclusivity for every Kenyan.
Nevertheless, other members of the clergy who attended the meeting included Sheikh Yusuf Nasur Maki, Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese, Archbishop Philip Anyolo, Bishop Emeritus David Oginde, Bishop Emeritus Silas Yego, Bishop Robert Langat, Canon Chris Kinyanjui and Father Ferdinard Lugonzo.
Meanwhile, the deputy president elect Rigathi Gachagua while speaking to a local radio station on Thursday, August 18 called upon president Uhuru Kenyatta to come out and address the nation.
“Even if he does not want to congratulate Ruto, he should do the honorable and send a message of peace to Kenyans” Gachagua stated
Moreover, Gachagua added that the swearing in process will proceed even without the outgoing president.
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He further stated that it is only the presence of the chief justice that is required to swear in the new president.
