World leaders call for dialogue as Uhuru, Raila sides raise temperatures

The symbolic swearing in of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga as the “people’s president” has raised political temperatures in the country, with the international community now calling for calm and respect of the rule of law.

Mr Odinga was sworn in on January 30 as “people’s president,” in a six-minute a ceremony that has resulted in a major crackdown on opposition politicians.