How former President Mwai Kibaki handed over power to Uhuru in 2013 (Photos)

Uhuru Kenyatta during his swearing in ceremony in 2013. (Photo: Courtesy)

Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in as Kenya's fourth president in 2013 (April 9, 2013) to thunderous cheers from tens of thousands of supporters.

Officials had to appeal for quiet as the crowd chanted Uhuru’s name and roared in support as they danced.

Wearing a dark suit and red tie, the President while clutching a Bible as he took the oath of office pledged to "protect and uphold, the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the people of Kenya".

"I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Kenya," said Uhuru.

Uhuru Kenyatta takes oath of office as Kenya's fourth president on April 9, 2013. (Photo: Courtesy)

William Ruto also took the oath of office as Deputy President.

"I will always truly and diligently serve the people and the Republic of Kenya in the office of the deputy president. I will do justice to all without fear, favour, affection and ill will," said Ruto.

The two leaders were at the time facing trial charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta receives the Constitution to represent the instrument of his power and authority from his predecessor Mwai Kibaki in Nairobi. (Photo: Courtesy)

Former President Mwai Kibaki handed over the Constitution to Uhuru, as part of the instruments of power as former Chief of Kenyan Defence Forces Julius Karangi watched at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi.

Kibaki watched the end of his reign as Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces as his white presidential standard was lowered on one pole as the navy-grey standard of the new commander was hoisted.

Immediately after receiving the instruments of power, KDF welcomed the new president with the ceremonial 21-gun salute.

Inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi, 9 April 2013. (Photo: Courtesy)

The Constitution is handed over as a symbol that the country is governed by the rule of law, which is supposed to be the guide in the choices the President makes.

Uhuru’s first order as President and Commander-In-Chief of the Defence Forces was to command a break on the Guard of Honour that had been inspected by Kibaki before he handed over power.

The ceremonial sword, made of stainless steel handle and a gold-coated blade, is traditionally kept at the office of President in Harambee House, Nairobi.

Uhuru Kenyatta takes the oath of office as Kenya’s fourth President on April 9, 2013. (Photo: Courtesy)

The President on Friday (November 24, 2017) invited Opposition leader Raila Odinga for his inauguration.

The Head of State also invited other presidential candidates who participated in the August 8 General Election and October 26 repeat presidential election.

“The seven other presidential candidates and their running mates in the last presidential election have been invited for the ceremony,” Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua said on Friday.

Mr Kinyua urged the Opposition to cancel its plan to swear in Raila and engage the Government in issues affecting Kenyans.

"As a people who would want us to move together as one, we will plead that it is not necessary to have any other public function that day. We can bring out the issues we want discussed later. We should all work towards a cohesive, united Kenyan society," said Kinyua.

Kinyua is the chairman of the 22-member Assumption of Office of the President Committee.

The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the re-election of Uhuru paving way for his swearing in for second term in office.

The court nullified the August 8 election on account of illegalities and irregularities.

Among the faults found by the highest court in the land is lack of proper transmission system and at the same time use of forms which did not have security features.

This time, the court unanimously upheld President Uhuru’s re-election throwing out the petitions on grounds that they were not merited.