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I WILL BE A SERVANT FOR ALL KENYANS, SAYS KENYATTA

His Excellenecy President Uhuru Kenyatta displaying the constitution to the crowds during his inauguration to oce at Kasarani Complex Nairobi, looking on if former President Mwai Kibaki. By Bernard Ifeza double digits and ensure Kenyans have access to quality services in the resident Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed to serve all Kenyans public sector, he said. without discrimination and further spearhead unity and On unemployment among the growing youth population, the President reconciliation across the country. promised to focus on projects that will create jobs for the young people. Mr. Kenyatta observed that he is the President for each and He added that his government will recognize the plight of women and every Kenyan whether they voted him or not. ensure they have access to funds that will enable them start small business The President added that his government will focus on enterprises. promoting equality and ensure equitable distribution of resources Kenyatta also promised to implement the constitution to the fullest and to all citizens. ensure devolution works. Speaking during his inauguration to ofce at Moi International He stated that devolution will enable Kenyans access quality and Sports Center Kasarani, Kenyatta stated that his government affordable services at county levels. understands the problems common mwananchi faces and will be At the same time, Kenyatta promised to reach out to his competitors on the frontline in addressing their grievances. in the just concluded general elections in order to form a government that The Head of State said his government will emphasize on will work for Kenyans. improving the economy, security, infrastructure and establish Our aim is to grow the economy by double digits.... good working relations with the outside world. Our aim as the new government is to grow the economy by President Kenyatta

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CONTENTS I Will Be A Servant For All Kenyans, Says Uhuru

Security Tight As Uhuru, Ruto Are Sworn In Oce

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Bernard Ifeza DesignerlEditor In-Chief

Contributors Bernard Ifeza Patrick Kalu

News Editor Photo Editor Feature Editor

Pomp, Colour, Glamour As Kenyatta, Ruto Take Oaths

Alice Mwikali Mercy NzomoEntertainment Editor

Charity Kimani
Business Editor Political Editor

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Judiciary Leeds Kenyas Historic Inaugration Ceremony

Hello and welcome to this new edition of our magazine/newspaper. First, we want to thank Kenyans for maintaining peace before, during and after th March 4 General Elections and the period thorugh which the Election petititon was being heard by the Sepreme Court. Now that the elections are over, lets embrace peace and unity as we make this country a better place for each and everyone of us. This is the rst issue of the Spotlight Magazine/Newspaper that will mainly focus on inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto. Our writers captured every moment of the inauguration ceremony, and the events that ensued thereafter. With the use of quality pictures, we hope you will enjoy reading this edition. This publication is run by young media professionals who aspire to make a signicant contribution to the media industry in Kenya and beyond. Bernard Ifeza Editor-In-Chief/Designer
For more information please contact Bernard Ifeza-Editor In-Chief- 0711180400 or visist www.spotlight. co.ke/or come to Karen/Langata-at Royale estate opposite Kenya School of Law.

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Thank You For Conducting Peaceful Polls, Museveni Applauds Kenyans

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The country is in safe hands, this is the message former President Mwai Kibaki had for Kenyans as he retired from close to fty years of active politics. In his farewell speech during the inauguration of Uhuru Kenyatta as the countrys fourth President, Kibaki expressed condence in the election of Kenyatta and Ruto as the countrys head of state and Deputy respectively. He hailed the election of the duo, saying he can now comfortably retire knowing that the country is in good hands. The former President thanked Kenyans for exercising humility and patience as the country went through long period of General Elections and Supreme Court ruling. Kibaki further thanked Kenyans for coming out in large numbers and participating in the General Election. I want to thank you for exercising your democratic rights peacefully and in a honourable manner, he said. Kibaki urged the new government to reach to all Kenyans and unite them; a move he said will promote peaceful coexistence. He urged Kenyans to remain peaceful and focus

Kibaki: The Country Is In Safe Hands

on building their country instead of engaging in acts that will compromise peace. The former Head of State called on the International Community to work with the new government to promote development.

Former Head of State Mwai Kibaki inspecting a guard of honour before handing power to Uhuru Kenyatta.

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President Kenyatta receives instruments of power from former Head of State Mwai Kibaki. Loking on is Major General Julius Karangi.

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Pomp, Colour, Glamour As Uhuru, Ruto Are Sworn By Bernard Ifeza In Oce
Being the day when President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto were sworn to ofce, it was also the rst time an inauguration ceremony was being held in public since independence.

pril 9, 2013, will denitely remain a historic day on Kenyas calendar for many years to come.

Kenyans were joyous and maintained peace in spite of their different political afliations.

they jubilated every historic occassion,

President Uhuru Kenyatta taking oath oce during the inauguration ceremony at Kasarani. Looking on isFirst Lady Margaret Kenyatta (right), and Judiciary Registrare Gladys Boss Shollei.

Deputy President Hon. William Ruto signs oath of oce. With him is his wife Rachel Ruto and a Judicial ocer.

Coming days after Kenyans had taken part in March 4 General Elections, long days of waiting for presidential results and certainly the long weeks of Supreme Court hearing and ruling, Kenyans came in style and large numbers to witness the inauguration ceremony at Kasarani. From leaders who came to grace the occasion, donned in colorful attires, Kenyans showed the virtue of patience, determination, peace and unity which they had exercised all through from March 4. They sang patriotic songs, narrated poems and joyfully danced in jubilation as they waited the real events of the day. And as invited guests trickled in, you could see the peace, love and unity written all over the faces of Kenyans at the venue. Finally, as the events of the day proceeded, Kenyans kept the re of peace, love and unity burning. They jubilated every historic event that took place at the stadium; from the oaths, twenty-one gun salutes, exchange of instruments of power, and inspection of guard of honour. 4

Former President Mwai Kibaki, Major General Julius Karangi, and Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Francis Kimemia at inauguration ceremony.

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Thousands Throng Kasarani To Witness Uhuru, Ruto Inauguration.... By Bernard Ifeza

The entertainment band rehearsing inside Kasarani , thousands of Kenyans who turned out for th inauguration watching.

housands of Kenyans from all parts of the country braced the April 9th chilly morning and sunny afternoon to witness the historic inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy William Ruto. Men and women, both old and young halted their daily activities to witness Kenyas fourth President being sworn to ofce. Bearing in mind that the day had earlier been gazetted as a national holiday, Kenyans came in large numbers to mark this historic occasion. From each of the 47 counties, Kenyans trickled in at Kasarani, the venue of the event as early as 3 AM. As the old adage goes, Early Bird Catches the Worm, no Kenyan wanted to be past by even a single event; thus the stadium was full to the brink by 6 am. The sixty-thousand sitter stadium was opened at 5 am and Kenyans who came later had to witness the events of the day from outside where large Television sets had been mounted. 5

The cheerful crowds were kept active by entertainers from various groups awaiting the real events of the day. The crowds danced and sang in praise of their newly elected leaders saying the country had made a signicant step to prosperity and peace. In connection to the events that had took place earlier, thats ; the March 4 General Elections and the Supreme Court ruling, Kenyans who attended the inauguration mingled with each other in a show of harmony, peace and reconciliation in spite of their different political ideologies. And as the awaited moment came when the President and his Deputy took their oaths, the joyful crowd could not stop singing and hipping praises at their new leaders. At some point, the Judiciary which was overseeing the oaths had difculties in proceeding as the crowd cheerfully and loudly sang. As the throng at Kasarani sang and danced, other Kenyans across the country were left glued on their TV sets following the inaugural proceedings.

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Thousands of Kenyans at Kasarani following the proceedings of Kenyatta, Ruto inaugration. Yet, others opted to follow the proceedings from restaurants and bars as they celebrated a new dawn. The streets of Nairobi remained empty for the better part of the day as all roads led to Kasarani. Finally, as President Kenyatta made his maiden inaugural speech, Kenyans had only one hope that his government will fulll the promises made to them.

Judiciary Oversees Inauguration of Kenyatta, Ruto As Thousands of Kenyans Cheer On

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he Judiciary led the inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy William Ruto amid tight security and jubilation from Kenyans who attended the ceremonies occasion at Kasarani stadium. Led by the Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and Judiciary Registrar Gladys Boss Shollei, they oversaw change of power from former president Mwai Kibaki to Uhuru Kenyatta. They guided the newly elected President and his Deputy in taking the oaths as leaders and Kenyans watched.. Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, the Judiciary was critical in the >>>>> pg 7.... inauguration ceremony 6

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Ms Shollei led both Kenyatta and Ruto as they recited the oath which according to the constitution was not supposed to be conducted not later than 2 pm in the afternoon. Time factor was the main concern for the Judiciary as the constitution required the duo to have been sworn in latest by 2 pm. After taking the oaths, the new President was handed the instruments of power by former president Mwai Kibaki in presence of the Chief Justice. The instruments of power included; the constitution, the sword among other symbolic tools. It was the rst time in the countrys history an inauguration ceremony was being held in public.

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Judiciary Registrar Gladys Bosss Shollei during the inauguration of Uhuru, Ruto at Kasarani.
President Kenyatta being handed the oath by Chief Justice Willy Mutunga

Ruto: Digital Government Keen To Deliver By Bernard Ifeza Promises It Made To Kenyans

eputy President William Ruto has afrmed that the Jubillee government is keen to fullling the promises it made to Kenyans. Speaking after taking oath of ofce during the inauguration ceremony at Kasarani, Ruto said that they have the machinery and zeal to make sure they deliver on their pledges. He observed that unemployment among the youth will be among the rst priorities on 5 their agenda. The Deputy President further observed that they intend to double the economy of the country by double digits by the end of their Deputy President Hon. William Ruto during the inauguration. ve year term. >>>>>> pg 8 7

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Its time for us to make sure we deliver the pledges we made to Kenyans, said Ruto. Mr.Ruto urged Kenyans to work together and forge ahead in promoting development in the country.

ment is keen to ful its promises to Kenyans, D.President William Ruto

By Bernard Ifeza gandan President Yoweri Museveni applauded Kenyans for holding a peaceful General Election saying it is a clear indication that East African region has matured politically. In his speech during the inauguration of Uhuru Kenyatta as the countrys fourth President, Museveni stated that time has come for Kenyans to forge ahead in terms of development. He said Kenya had set a good example to be emulated by other African countries and the rest of the world by conducting peaceful polls. You (Kenyans) have shown a sense of maturity by conducting peaceful general elections, he said. The Ugandan Head of State urged the Kenyatta government

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Deputy President William Ruto warmly greets former President Daniel Arap Moi.

Thank You For Holding Peaceful Elections, Museveni Applauds Kenyans

to promote good relations with the rest of the region in order to spur development. At the same time, Museveni accused the international community especially the International Criminal Court (ICC) for blackmailing African States. He observed that African States should be given space Ugandan President Yuweri Museveni. to conduct their own affairs without interference. Museveni observed that ......Tell people from West Kenya has the power to handle its own cases especially after Pokot to stop stealing my the Supreme Court made a cows....... landmark decision on the Election petition. Museveni...on a lighter note On a lighter note, Museveni, who is known for his antics, asked the Kenyatta government to stop Kenyans ICC blackmailing in West Pokot from stealing Afrca States, Museveni... his cattle. 8

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Tight Security, Serveillance, Intelligence As A section of roads were cordoned off with Uhuru, Ruto Take Oaths

Presidential escort security personell, security remained tight as Uhuru, Ruto were sworn in

ecurity in the city, Nairobi, remained tight as President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto were being sworn in ofce on April 9, 2013. A contingent of security ofcers from all the police units were positioned on all roads connecting to city and its environs to ensure safety of leaders and Kenyans attending the inauguration ceremony that was held at Moi International Sports Complex Kasarani.

presence of heavy armed ofcers manning the city. At Kasarani, Kenyans were thoroughly frisked before being allowed to access the stands in the stadium. Police helicopters patrolled the air as the events at the venue unfolded; a clear indication of how men and women in uniform work hard everyday to ensure safety of the country and Kenyans at large. According to Head of Public Service and secretary to the Cabinet, who also chaired the Assumption of Ofce Committee Mr. Francis Kimemia, planning for inauguration ceremony took time and resources. He observed that security was there main concern bearing in mind that the day was to be graced by various international dignitaries. Mr. Kimemia told the Spotlight that it took months of organizing and planning for the event. We put in all the necessary resources to make sure safety of leaders and Kenyans attending the ceremony, he said. Nairobi Deputy Police boss Moses Ombati observed that security was their main concern, saying they burned midnight oil guring out on how to ensure security in and around the stadium. Mr. Ombati stated that though they faced some challenges in controlling the crowds at the venue, everything else remained a success. Even as the day came to and end, with a new President and his Deputy in ofce, Kenyans were satised and great full to the amount of security provided by the men and women in boots.

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By Bernard Ifeza gandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Kenyatta government to remove trade barriers between the tow countries in order to promote free exchange of goods. Speaking during the inauguration of President Kenyatta, Museveni stated that removing trade restrictions will promote development in the region. He added that there is need for the leaders in the East African region to work together to spur economic prosperity. East Africa can become an economic if we work together as countries, he said. The Ugandan President observed that the discovery of minerals in some countries in the region will go along way in promoting development. He called on the E.A states to coexist peaceful and forge towards creating development opportunities for its citizens.

Remove Trade Barries To Promote Exchange of 1.Presidential security Escort arriving at Kasarani. Goods, Museveni Urge Kenyatta

2. Former President Mwai Kibaki arriving at Kasarani for inauguration ceremony. 3. President Uhuru Kenyatta, his wife Margaret and security ofcials at Kasarani. 4. Deputy President William Ruto, his wife Rachel arrive at Kasarani. 5. Invited international guests who graced the inauguration ceremony, from right Jonathan Goodluck President (Nigeria), far left is Jacob Zuma (South Africa). 6. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.gracing the occassion. 7. Former President Mwai Kibaki inspects a guard of honour. 8. Anglican Church Of Kenya (ACK) Arc Bishop D. Eliud Wabukala saying a word of prayer. 9. President Uhuru Kenyatta taking oath, lookig on is his wife Margaret Kenyatta. 10. D. President William Ruto takes oath, looking on is his wife Rachel Ruto. 11. Kenyatta displaying signed oath to the the crowds at Kasarani. 12. Far left, Kibaki, President Kenyatta, Mrs Kenyatta and Rachel Ruto. 13. Far left; Mrs Kenyatta, President Kenyatta, D..P Ruto and his wife Rachel during committment prayers. 14.Left; Mrs Kenyatta, wife to Tanzanian President (center) and Rachel Ruto at State House. 15. President Kenyatta poses with international leaders at State House. 16. Kenyan Flag, Defense Forces ag and President Kenyattas ag .

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