Tens of thousands of people cheered as William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya’s president at a ceremony in the capital Nairobi following his narrow election win last month.
Mr. Ruto hailed it as a moment like no other, adding that a village boy had become president.
But defeated candidate Raila Odinga did not attend, He said he had “serious concerns” about his opponent’s victory.
Mr. Ruto the former deputy president was handed a copy of Kenya’s constitution and a sword to represent the transfer of power from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
With his hand on a Bible, the 55-year-old swore to preserve and protect the constitution.
Earlier, at least eight people were reported to have been injured in a crush as they jostled to enter the stadium to witness the ceremony.
About 20 heads of state from across Africa attended the event, including Ugandan president Gen. Yoweri Museveni. END