Deputy President Rigathi departed for South Africa on Tuesday night to attend the inauguration of President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa.
The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, in Pretoria. Accompanied by Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangwa, the DP traveled on a Kenya Airways plane, following public calls for top leaders to use the national carrier for international travel.
Njeri Rugene, head of the Deputy Presidential Communication Service, stated that the DP will represent President William Ruto at the swearing-in event.
“DP Gachagua will deliver a congratulatory message from H.E President Ruto to President Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa,” Rugene said.
She highlighted that Kenya and South Africa are continuously strengthening their diplomatic relations for the benefit of their citizens.
Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term following the May 29 elections. South Africa’s Parliament re-elected him as president through a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties.
This coalition was formed after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years.
