Kenya's political crisis grows, as opposition holds mock inauguration

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenyan authorities shut down independent television and radio stations Tuesday as opposition leader Raila Odinga was "sworn in" as rival president in a mock inauguration that came following disputed elections last year.

Shortly before 3 p.m., Odinga, clad in white, raised a green Bible in his right hand and swore an oath to assume the office of "People's President," promising to defend the constitution and to protect the sovereignty and dignity of the people of Kenya.

"Today is a historic day in the history of Kenya. For the first time in our history people have gathered here in their hundreds of thousands to say enough