On Tuesday, Kenyan main opposition leader Raila Odinga had himself sworn in as an alternative president for the country in front of thousands of supporters, three months after claiming an election was stolen from him.
Holding a green Bible to his right arm and sandwiched by his former aide Miguna Miguna and Siaya Senator James Orengo, Raila recited his ‘oath of office’ before his supporters at Uhuru Park, Nairobi.
The oath took about 40 seconds.
“I, Raila Amolo Odinga, in full realisation of the high calling assume the office of The People’s President of the Republic of Kenya, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the people and the Republic of Kenya; that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of Kenya, as by law established and all other laws of the Republic as adopted by the People of Kenya; I will protect and uphold sovereignty and dignity of the People of Kenya. So help me God,” said Raila.
The 90-word long oath was administered by Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang and Miguna.
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