Governors take oath of office

A total of 45 governors on Thursday took the oath of office after being elected in the August 9 General Election.

In Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja was sworn in at the KICC together with his deputy James Muchiri Njoroge 

Mr Sakaja received the instruments of power from outgoing governor Anne Kananu

President-elect William Ruto graced Governor Sakaja's swearing-in ceremony at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

In Siaya, lawyer James Orengo was sworn in as the second governor.

Mr Orengo is taking over from outgoing governor Cornel Rasanga who has served for two terms. Orengo was sworn in alongside his deputy William Oduol.

In Nyeri, Governor Mutahi Kahiga was sworn in for a second term in a ceremony graced by Deputy President-elect Rigathi Gachagua.

Justice James Wakiaga administered the oath of office to Governor Mutahi Kahiga and his Deputy Mwangi Kinaniri in a ceremony held in Nyeri town.

In Vihiga, Governor Wilber Ottichilo was sworn in for his second and final term.

In Kericho, Governor Dr. Eric Mutai was sworn in as the second governor taking over from Prof Paul Chepkwony who has been at the helm of the South Rift-based county for close to a decade.

Unlike in the past elections, where gubernatorial candidates who were elected were from political parties, this year's saw two candidates elected on independent tickets; the two are Kawira Mwangaza (Meru) and Andrew Mwadime (Taita Taveta).

The number of women elected as governors also rose from 3 to seven with Fatuma Achani(Kwale), Gladys Wanga( Homa Bay), Kawira Mwangaza( Meru) Cecily Mbarire(Embu), Susan Kihika(Nakuru) and Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos) made the cut into the Council of Governors.