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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

The change we want

The change we want is one that allows all Kenyans to benefit, whether in the opposition or in government. There is absolutely no need to lead delegations to State House and ask for institutions, cabinet posts or national holidays and handouts. These are things that people should not beg, bargain or ask for. They should be granted accordingly.

Secondly, I feel bad when I go somewhere and the first question is where do you come from, instead of what are you good at that can take us to a another level as a country.

We want a sense of national pride instead of ethnic pride; a sense of belonging to a country with a diverse cultural mix. In short, we want a RESPONSIVE government with strong institutions because poverty, crime, corruption and unemployment will always be there.

Lastly, we need directional LEADERSHIP, not management that is driven by annual GDP figures, with no keen attention to social and political well-being of the HUMAN capital. At the very least a leadership that makes simple promises that it can keep.

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