PHOTO | FILE President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and deputy President-elect William Ruto. NATION MEDIA GROUP
By EDITH FORTUNATE efortunate@ke.nationmedia.com
Posted Monday, April 8 2013 at 11:12
Posted Monday, April 8 2013 at 11:12
IN SUMMARY
Head of Public Service Francis Kimemia says his office was assisting in the transition process.
Deputy President-elect William Ruto will take up his office at Shell BP House, opposite the office of the President, on Tuesday, after which it will officially be renamed office of the deputy President.
President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta is currently being briefed on the duties awaiting him at his new office at Harambee House in Nairobi.
Mr Kenyatta takes over office from President Kibaki a day before his swearing-in ceremony.
Head of Public Service Francis Kimemia confirmed the briefing and said his office was assisting in the transition process.
“In a matter of hours, Mr Kenyatta will cease being the President-elect. He is taking over office to begin the dispensation of duties and pledges to Kenyans immediately he is sworn in,” said Mr Kimemia.
“The transition process has to proceed smoothly and handover of office is part of it,” he added.
Deputy President-elect William Ruto will take up his office at Shell BP House, opposite the office of the President, on Tuesday, after which it will officially be renamed office of the deputy President.
The premises were previously occupied by Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The State is also planning a farewell party for the Prime Minister and outgoing-Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka after Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony.
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