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William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua enjoy privileges as they wait to be sworn in

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President-elect William Ruto and Deputy President-elect Rigathi Gachagua hold their election certificate at the Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's announcement that elevated William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua to the president and deputy president-elect, respectively, means they get to enjoy new trappings of power and privileges pending their official swearing-in.

Dr Ruto spent the better part of yesterday at his Karen residence where he received congratulatory messages from around the globe.

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