President Uhuru Kenyatta during his swearing in in 2013 [PHOTO/The Star]
Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua has revealed that President Uhuru Kenyatta's swearing in set for Tuesday next week will cost the Kenyan tax payer millions of shillings.
Speaking on Friday, Kunyua said it will cost more than Sh300 million, adding that they expect many heads of state and other dignitaries.
“We have put together a budget we think is adequate. It is slightly above Sh300 million. That is adequate when we look at what we need,” he said.
Kinyua chairs a committee planning the inauguration.
With reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to grace Uhuru's function, Kinyua urged the opposition to do away with their Uhuru Park rally and attend the event for the sake of national Unity.
“People want to move together as one. We really plead that on that date it is unnecessary to have another event. We need to have a cohesive Kenyan society,” Kinyua said.
“The opposition is part of the government, and is provided for in the Constitution. We should always be seen working together. We need to focus on this important day then shift to other events afterwards on issues we need to discuss,” Kinyua said.