Photos of the week: From IG Kanja's installation to Ruto's striking skills

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The Star made a compilation of pictures from activities wrapping up the week

by PERPETUA ETYANG

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21 September 2024 - 17:47

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A collage of IG Douglas Kanja, President William Ruto and a KDF officer attending to a child in Wajir.

Kenyans were glued to their seats as major events and developments unfolded across the country this week.

From Douglas Kanja's installation as Inspector General of Police to President William Ruto showing off his striking skills in a kickabout with Junior Starlets.

Here is a roundup of photos from events that happened this week:

President William Ruto officially hands a flag to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja during his installation at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja during his installation at State House on September 19, 2024.
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IG Kanja

The Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja on Thursday took the oath of office at the Supreme Court buildings.

This now marks the beginning of his tenure as the fifth IG of police under the 2010 Constitution.

He takes over Japhet Koome who resigned in July after a wave of protests by Gen Z over the Finance Act 2024.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and President William Ruto during his installation at State House on September 19, 2024. at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja among other leaders at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja taking oath of office at Supreme Court buildings on September 19, 2024.
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Police escort Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja with CJ Martha Koome after his swearing-in at Supreme Court on September 19, 2024.
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Police escort Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja motorcade after his swearing-in at Supreme Court on September 19, 2024.
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Ruto's striking skills

Ruto hosted the Junior Starlets at State House on Wednesday, officially flagging off the team ahead of their departure to Spain.

The Head of State wore a striker's jersey number 9 with the name WSR on the back and had a kickabout session with the team before flagging them off.

The 23-member squad is set to leave on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and will spend 11 days in a training camp before heading to the Dominican Republic for the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.

President William Ruto during a kickabout with Junior Starlets at State House on September 18, 2024.
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PCS President William Ruto during a kickabout with Junior Starlets at State House on September 18, 2024.

President William Ruto during a kickabout with Junior Starlets at State House during the flagging off on September 18. 2024
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President William Ruto during a kickabout with Junior Starlets at State House on September 18, 2024.
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PCS President William Ruto during a kickabout with Junior Starlets at State House on September 18, 2024.

President William Ruto during the flagging off of Junior Starlets at State House on September 18. 2024
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Broad-based Cabinet

President William Ruto on Tuesday chaired a cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi.

It was the first meeting he chaired since he formed the broad-based cabinet.

President William Ruto chairs a cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi on September 17, 2024.
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Labor Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua with his Mining and Blue Economy counterpart Hassan Joho arrive for the cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi on September 17, 2024.
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Cabinet members during a meeting at State House, Nairobi on September 17, 2024.
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi arrives for the cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi on September 17, 2024.
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Lamu DG laid to rest

The Deputy Governor of Lamu County Raphael Munyua Ndun'gu was laid to rest in Mpeketoni on Thursday.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua among other leaders joined the family and friends for his funeral

Ndung'u died on September 6, 2024.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua joined the family of the late Deputy Governor of Lamu County, Raphael Munyua Ndung'u.
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KDF officers in Wajir

Kenya Defence Forces Officer Commanding (OC) of the 25 Mechanised Infantry Battalion Major Aaron Nzioka led his troops in a humanitarian effort at El Wak, Wajir County.

The initiative included providing medical aid, particularly to the elderly, women and children with various medical needs.

Additionally, the troops distributed water and food to the local community.

KDF Officer Commanding (OC) of the 25 Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Major Aaron Nzioka leading his troops in a humanitarian effort at El Wak, Wajir County on September, 18, 2024.
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UHC roll out

Ruto on Thursday met Ministry of Health officials, governors and other stakeholders amid preparations for the launch of the roll-out of Universal Health Coverage.

The universal health coverage will be launched in October.

Ruto said the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage will require an all-of-government approach, including the counties, to mobilise Kenyans to understand the benefits of this transformative and inclusive programme.

President William Ruto and Health CS Debra Barasa during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
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Governors and other stakeholders at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage roll out at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Governors and other stakeholders at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage rollout at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Governors Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Cecily Mbarire (Embu) and Ochillo Ayacko (Migori) during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
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