President-elect William Ruto will be sworn in on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
This comes after the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition by his opponent Raila Odinga, ruling that Ruto was duly elected in the August 9 General Election.
As prescribed in article 141 of the Kenyan Constitution, the date on which the court renders a decision declaring the election to be valid, is the first Tuesday following seven days after the court gives its verdict.
The President-elect then assumes office by taking and subscribing the oath of allegiance, and the oath for the execution of the functions of office.
During the ceremony the President-elect shall be sworn in publicly before the Chief Justice or the Deputy Chief Justice if the CJ is absent.
While taking the oath, the President shall sign a certificate of inauguration and the outgoing President shall hand over to the President the instruments of power and authority represented by a sword and the Constitution.
The Parliament shall by legislation provide for the procedure and ceremony for the swearing-in of a President-elect, which shall be done by the Assumption of the Office of President Committee under the Assumption of the Office of President.