CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Kenya has had a total of 5 presidents since independence, in successive order: Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and the current, William Ruto, who was inaugurated on 13 September 2022. Daniel arap Moi remains the country’s longest serving President, having served for a total of 24 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -It has been suggested that this article be merged into William Ruto#Presidency. (Discuss) The inauguration of William Ruto as the 5th President of Kenya was held on 13 September 2022. Ruto won a tightly contested election in the 2022 Kenyan general election against his long time opponent Raila Odinga.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elections in Kenya take place within the framework of a multi-party democracy and a presidential system. The President, Senate and National Assembly are directly elected by voters, with elections organised by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).