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The Legacy of Fear: How the Shadow of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Shaped Kenya's Political Landscape In the annals of Kenya's political history, the events of 1969 stand out as a defining moment marked by fear, coercion, and manipulation. The political tension surrounding Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's candidature led to a series of oath-taking ceremonies in Gatundu that forever altered the fabric of Kenyan society. Understanding this historical context is crucial, especially when contemporary politicians attempt to invoke these dark chapters for political gain. The Fear of Jaramogi and the Birth of the Gatundu Oath The roots of the infamous Gatundu oath can be traced back to the fear and propaganda surrounding Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, the former vice-president and then-leader of the opposition. By 1969, the political landscape in Kenya was charged with tension. The assassination of Cabinet Minister Tom Mboya on 5th July 1969 had already set a volatile backdrop. Within this context, Pr...
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Kalonzo Musyoka's curious Presidential campaign

For most of last week and into this week, ODM-K Presidential hopeful Kalonzo Musyoka has been campaigning in Ukambani, spending considerable time in his own backyard and the neighbouring constituencies, including that of Health Minister Charity Kaluki Ngilu.

This is rather strange for a national Presidential candidate. My understanding of campaigns is that the Presidential candidate concentrates on gaining votes in more "difficult" Provinces and sends reps to the area of his bedrock of support.

It has been widely reported in the media that Hon. Kalonzo has had difficulties campaigning in areas of Rift Valley where charged crowds accuse him of being a traitor. The presidential hopeful has also met with hostile reception in one or two other areas in the country. So it would seem that as a result, Kalonzo now prefers to campaign closer to home...
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