Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived at the Kasarani stadium for the inauguration of his successor William Ruto.

The Head of State arrived at the stadium a few minutes past 12:00 pm accompanied by his wife Margaret Kenyatta and children.

Uhuru will be handing over power to his deputy whom he sought to block from succeeding him and who he publicly campaigned against.

Unlike the late President Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru openly campaigned for Ruto’s closest rival – Raila Odinga who has unsuccessfully sought the presidency five times.

Yesterday, Uhuru congratulated Ruto for the first time since his poll victory.

“My entire family and I join all Kenyans in wishing our very best to our next President, Dr. William S. Ruto, and in extending to him our warmest congratulations for receiving the mandate of Kenyans to lead us as our Fifth President,” Uhuru said while addressing the press from State House in Nairobi.

“As a hallmark of our democracy, I will tomorrow, before God and my fellow countrymen, hand over the instruments of power to our new President at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. With that, the Fourth Administration will come to an end and the tenure of the Fifth Administration will begin.”

He urged him to unite the country, reminding him that he will not only be the president of those who voted for him but every Kenyan.

“Mr. President-elect, as you walk the path to your inauguration and beyond, you will be President not just for those who voted for you but for all Kenyans. In the prophetic words of our national anthem – we are all summoned to purposefully dwell in unity, peace and liberty; working hard and together, so that plenty will be found in our borders,” Uhuru said.

“We, therefore, pray for your success, as your success will be Kenya’s success.”