Row as police plot on how to stop Raila's oath

Nairobi County Police Commander Japheth Koome addressing the press at his office where he stated that he would not allow Nasa to use Uhuru Park for the planned swearing in Ceremony. [Photo by Beverlyne Musili/Standard]

There was massive security build-up, tough talk, and defiance as the clock ticked towards the planned swearing in of Opposition leader Raila Odinga as 'the people's president'.

Yesterday, Deputy President William Ruto said the government did not recognise the ceremony even as the police declared they would use their power to ensure the swearing-in does not happen.