PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATA
SPEECH
BY H.E. HON. UHURU KENYATTA, C.G.H., PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
OF THE DEFENCE FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA DURING HIS INAUGURATION
AND SWEARING-IN CEREMONY ON TUESDAY, 9TH APRIL 2013 AT THE MOI
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX, NAIROBI.
o Your Excellency Hon.Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P.;
o Your Excellency Daniel arap Moi;
o Your Excellencies, Visiting Heads of State & Government;
o Chief Justice Willy Mutunga;
o All our Invited Guests;
o Fellow Kenyans,
Let
me begin by thanking all Heads of State present and the representatives
of Heads of State for choosing to be here as a symbol of your continued
support and goodwill towards Kenyans.
I
particularly note, with gratitude, the large presence of our brothers
and sisters from across the continent. This is a clear indication of
your commitment to the Pan-African agenda. You have bestowed a great
honor on me and our country by being here. On behalf of the Kenyan
people I welcome all of you to Kenya. Karibuni Sana!Let me also
acknowledge with gratitude and respect the distinguished service of my
predecessors. President Mwai Kibaki, a true statesman and a great leader
who over the past 10 years has laid a firm foundation for the future
prosperity of our country. Asante sana Mzee. Shukrani nyingi sana.