President William Ruto on Friday acted swiftly and guarded against breach of protocol during the funeral service of fallen World Marathon Record holder Kelvin Kiptum in Keiyo South. In keeping with protocol, leaders led by the President and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were the first to be allowed to leave the venue of the service for the burial at the athlete’s home. The President and the DP were walking side by side with various leaders in tow including MPs and Cabinet Secretaries. “President Ruto was right to guard his deputy,” one user on X, Joel Mulwa Jr said. 1 of 2023, the order of seniority after the President and Deputy President ranks the Prime Cabinet Secretary, the Attorney-General then Cabinet Secretaries.

Source: The Star February 23, 2024 20:57 UTC