Uhuru, Ruto inauguration - Live Text

In attendance: 

• Yoweri Museveni (President - Uganda) 

•  Jakaya Kikwete (President - Tanzania) 

• Salva Kiir (President - South Sudan) 

• Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (President - Somalia) 

• Jacob Zuma (President - South Africa)

•  Ali Bongo (President - Gabon) 

•  Jonathan Goodluck (President - Nigeria) 

• Joseph Kabila (President - DRC) 

• Paul Kagame (President - Rwanda)

•  Ismail Guelleh (President - Djibouti)

•  Robert Mugabe (President - Zimbabwe)

•  Haile Mariam Desalegn (Prime Minister - Ethiopia) 

• Daniel arap Moi (Former President - Kenya) 

• Kenneth Kaunda (Former President - Zambia)

 13:20 President Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto together with their spouses proceed to the VIP dais.

13:17 Chief Justice Willy Mutunga witnesses that oaths of office and hands over the copies to Mr Ruto.

13:16 Deputy President William Ruto signs the oaths with his wife Rachael by his side.

13:13 William Ruto takes the oath of due execution of functions of Office of Deputy President

13:11 William Ruto takes oath of office as Deputy President with his wife Rachel by his side.

13:09 Chief Justice Willy Mutunga hands over copies of the signed oaths to President Uhuru Kenyatta.

13:06 President Uhuru Kenyatta signs oaths of allegiance and due execution of office.

13:03 Uhuru Kenyatta takes oath of execution of Office of President.

13:02 Uhuru Kenyatta takes office as Kenya's fourth President.

13:01 Shollei administers the Oath of Allegiance of the Office of President on Uhuru Kenyatta.

13:00 Uhuru Kenyatta steps onto the dais to take his oath as Kenya's President.

12:57 Chief Justice Willy Mutunga confirms that Kenya's President-elect is Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy being William Ruto.

12:54 Chief Registrar of Judiciary Gladys Shollei takes her position ready to administer oath of office to Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto.

12:49 Cardinal Njue prays for retiring President Kibaki. Asks God to bless him for his service.

12:47 Cardinal Njue prays for the nation, wishes a peaceful Kenya

12:45 Head of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Archbishop Eliud Wabukala prays for the nation, asks God to bless the leaders of Kenya.

12:43 Sheik asks Allah to give Kibaki health and long life as he retires.

12:40 Supkem Sheik offers prayers asking God to bless Kenya and the new government.

 12:45 Head of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Archbishop Eliud Wabukala prays for the nation, asks God to bless the leaders of Kenya.

12:43 Sheik asks Allah to give Kibaki health and long life as he retires.

12:40 Supkem Sheik offers prayers asking God to bless Kenya and the new government.

12:35 Kibaki exchanges pleasantries with other dignitaries at the VIP dias and takes his seat.

12:32 Kibaki finishes inspecting his last Guard of Honour and heads to the VIP dias.

12:20 Kibaki inspects his last Guard of Honour and is escorted by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Julius Karangi

12:18 National Anthem now playing

12:17 President Kibaki disembarks from the military Land Rover after making his final lap of honour as Head of State

12:14 President Kibaki waves at the crowd as his vehicle drives around the stadium for his final lap of honour as Head of State.

12:12 President Kibaki's convoy arrives at Kasarani, boards ceremonial military Land Rover for his last State function.

12:05 President Mwai Kibaki motorcade to arrive shortly at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani