Lessons everyone learned from Raila Odinga swearing-in ceremony

"I thank the people of Kenya for showing the rest of the world that a people united shall never be defeated.

I Raila Amolo Odinga in full realization 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 of 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.

That I will protect, uphold sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the people of Kenya." Raila Odinga swore.

It is now clear that the NASA leader Raila Odinga has taken the oath in a swearing-in ceremony which took place today at Uhuru Park. 

The event took a unique turn when the would be deputy president Kalonzo Musyoka and two other principals, Moses Wetangula and Musalia Mudavadi failed to attend the event.

To the surprise of many, media houses were shut down to prevent any live coverage of the event. 

It all started when, to the shock of many, the police withdrew from Uhuru Park. Their withdrawal allowed the NASA supporters to continue singing, dancing and waiting for their leader. 

The ceremony, which was supposed to commence at 10.00 am and end at around 2.00 pm was delayed due to deliberations. 

At last Raila Odinga made his way to Uhuru Park, to the relief of the supporters. 

Here are quick lessons from the day's events:

1. Any event within the city can be peaceful if the police keep off
2. Even your closest confidants can abandon you at the last minute
3. It takes "balls and popularity" to command such a huge gathering - to the envy of many
4. Media gagging is real and the earlier we talk about it the better.

What have you learned from the NASA swearing-in ceremony of Raila Odinga?