Mwai Kibaki whose term as Finance minister in the 1970s is widely celebrated as outstanding, did much as President to repair the damage done to the country's economy during the 24-year reign of his predecessor, President Moi. Compared to the Moi years, Kenya was much better managed, by far more competent public sector personnel, and was much transformed. Kenya's economy in the Kibaki years experienced a major turnaround. GDP growth picked up from a low 0.6% (real −1.6%) in 2002 to 3% in 2003, 4.9% in 2004, 5.8% in 2005, 6% in 2006 and 7% 2007, then after the post election chaos
Inauguration of Uhuru Kenyatta presidential Standard will be lowered while Kenyatta’s will be hoisted simultaneously. A 21-gun salute will follow, and Kibaki will be given his Standard by the Chief of Defence Forces. Ruto will then take his two oaths, after which the Guard of Honour will march off the stadium to be followed by a session of entertainment. "Once he is sworn in, Deputy President William Ruto will invite Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to make a speech on behalf of invited dignitaries and then invite outgoing President Mwai Kibaki to make his valedictory speech," Kimemia said. Ruto will then deliver his speech as