Proposed law spells out stiff penalties for obstructing power transfer

President Uhuru Kenyatta hands over the ceremonial sword of power to his successor William Ruto at the Kasarani International Stadium on September 13, 2022. [File, Standard]

The Cabinet has approved a Bill that seeks to punish anybody who disrupts the handing over of the presidency.

In his last Cabinet meeting of the year, President William Ruto oversaw the adoption of the Assumption of Office of President and Transition of Executive Authority Bill, 2024, which will see persons who may come in the way of power transition fined Sh10 million, imprisonment of up to 10 years or both.