We Have Arrived in Canaan, Raila Tells Supporters after Taking Oath as People's President

We have arrived in Canaan, National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader Raila Odinga has told supporters after his controversial swearing-in as people's president on Tuesday.

Taking to Twitter hours after taking oath of office at Uhuru Park grounds in Nairobi, Raila thanked those who rallied behind the coalition during the difficult journey to Canaan.

"I wish to thank the people of Kenya for the mandate they have given us and for their steadfast confidence in us."

"You came from all corners of the republic to witness my inauguration and it was good to see you out in millions," he posted on Twitter on Tuesday evening.

He added: "Most of all I thank the good Lord, my family and all those who have undertaken this journey with us.

"We have arrived in Canaan; thank you for staying the course with us. Asanteni sana."

Odinga was sworn in during the ceremony skipped by his fellow Nasa co-principals Kalonzo Musyoka, Moses Wetang'ula and Musalia Mudavadi.

"I Raila Amolo Odinga, in full realisation of the high calling, assume the office of the People's President of the Republic of Kenya," he recidet the oath administered by Ruaraka Member of Parliament TJ Kajwang' and former Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Miguna Miguna.

"We have accomplished our promise to Kenyans," said Odinga before quickly departing the packed venue.