Raila Odinga Swears Himself In As Kenya 'President'

 

Raila Odinga

 

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who boycotted the country's disputed election last year, swore himself in as the "people's president" at a mock inauguration ceremony Tuesday in protest against President Uhuru Kenyatta.

 

Thousands of opposition supporters gathered at Uhuru Park in central Nairobi to attend the "swearing-in" protest event, which was organized by Odinga's National Super Alliance (NASA). Police fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse crowds pulling down signs near the park on Tuesday.

 

Authorities had earlier said they would put a stop to any illegal meetings, but Reuters reported that no uniformed police could be seen in the park and no anti-riot officers or vehicles were visible.

 

Kenyatta won a second presidential term with 98% of the vote following a controversial election re-run in November. The country's Supreme Court nullified the previous ballot, also won by Kenyatta, due to "illegalities and irregularities."

Pastor Storms Mortuary In Nairobi To Resurrect Wife, But Failed (Photos)

A pastor and his followers spent the day at Embu mortuary in Nairobi praying with the hope that his wife will resurrect.

Pastor Robinson Githumba, 40, of Eagle Prophetic Church camped at the Gakwegori funeral from 8 am for the mission.

With bibles, they prayed enthusiastically, singing and shouting at the top of their voices expecting a miracle.

They intend to resurrect Polly Kagendo, 38, who died of TB on Sunday.

Githumba insisted that his wife was not dead but only resting and would resurrect on the fourth day like the biblical Lazarus.

The pastor traveled from Rwika Village, Mbeere South sub-county with his followers.