According to protocols, the president should be received by the deputy president. This raised eyebrows as Ruto allies, including Elgeyo Marakwet Kipchumba Murkomen teased Matiang'i. "The Deputy President Fred Matiangi receiving the President thereafter introduce other Cabinet members," he tweeted. He added: "Those of us who didn’t witness the last days of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta ‘will see things’ in the next 22 months." Nominated MP Millicent Omanga said the breach reminds Kenyans of the old days days when former and late President Daniel Moi ruled.

Source: The Star October 16, 2020 08:43 UTC