Renowned socio-political commentator Herman Manyora. [Photo/Manyora]

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Renowned socio-political commentator and  lecturer Herman Manyora has weighed in on the swearing-in of Raila Odinga at the iconic Uhuru Park grounds.

Manyora said that what Raila Odinga took was not an oath of office as it was not what was in the constitution.

''What Raila Odinga took was not an oath of office. It is not what has been provided for in the constitution. It cannot be taken seriously as it does not have a basis in law,'' Manyora said.

Manyora spoke today to the BBC swahili service.

Raila Odinga was sworn-in today at the Uhuru Park stadium as the People's President.