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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...

Stop Press! Kenyan Parliament finally dissolved

Monday 22nd October 2007
4:00 PM

Word reaching Siasa Duni is that President Kibaki has dissolved Parliament, paving the way for the General Elections proper. On 10th October, while adressing a campaign rally at Kajiado Stadium, Kibaki hinted at the imminent dissolution of Parliament and told Kenyans to prepare for the General Election whose date would be announced soon. "Just wait. This will be (done) very soon. When you hear that Parliament has been dissolved we shall announce the date," the President told a rally at the Kajiado Stadium as he went hunting for votes in South Rift Valley for the third day in as many weeks.

The ECK must now wait for at least 10 days (after the President dissolves Parliament) before it sets the stage for holding a General Election and announcing the election date. President Kibaki will be defending his seat on a PNU ticket. He will be facing off with Lang'ata MP Raila Odinga on an ODM ticket, Mr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka of ODM-K and Pastor Pius Muiru.

We will keep you posted on these developments as they unfold.

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