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President Uhuru Kenyatta displays a sword handed over to him by former President Mwai Kibaki after he was sworn-in as Head of State at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi. [Photo: Mbugua Kibera/Standard]
By Moses Michira and Nyambega Gisesa
Nairobi, Kenya: The ceremonial sword Mzee Jomo Kenyatta received 50 years ago was on Tuesday handed over to his son, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, marking the transfer of power and authority.
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