PHOTOS: Kenyatta attends the inauguration of Newly elected DRC president Felix Thsikendi

President Kenyatta was today among dignitaries who attended the inauguration of Newly elected DRC president Felix Thsikendi.

Kenyatta  attended the ceremony in the company of a Kenyan delegation,  at the Palace of the Nation, the seat of the presidency, starting at noon (1100 GMT).

Some of the Kenyan leaders who were present include;Opposition party leader Raila Odinga, Kalanzo Musyoka and Busia County Senator Hon. Amos Wako

This is said to be the first peaceful transition of power in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which gained independence from Belgium in 1960.

Felix  Tshisekedi, will be taking the helm from Kabila who ruled the country for 18 years, succeeding his father Laurent-Desire, who was assassinated in 2001.

Tshisekedi was declared winner of the thrice-delayed election with 38.5% of the vote, while Martin Fayulu, who also comes from the opposition, was credited with 34.8%.

President Uhuru Kenyatta in an earlier message congratulated his Congo counterpart President-elect Tshisekedi in his win following the general elections.

The Head of State also vowed to work with President Tshisekedi to strengthen and deepen the long-standing cordial relations between  Kenya and Congo

Kenyatta added that his victory is a portrayal of the confidence of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in his ideals, leadership and vision for the future.

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