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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

VP, 14 ministers face the wrath of Kenyans

President Mwai Kibaki’s cabinet faced its biggest embarrassment yet as 14 ministers lost their parliamentary seats, while five others are facing imminent defeat.

Vice President Moody Awori and other regional leaders in charge of Kibaki campaign faced the wrath of voters and were trounced by mainly ODM candidates as vote counting for the hotly contested elections continued countrywide. The ministers include Musikari Kombo, Newton Kulundu, Kipruto Kirwa, Moses Akaranga, Simeon Nyachae, Njenga Karume, Raphael Tuju, David Mwiraria, Mohamud Abdi Mohammed, Morris Dzoro, Suleiman Shakombo, Mutahi Kagwe and Paul Sang. Four other ministers, particularly in Ukambani, are trailing ODM-K candidates. They include Lands minister Kivutha Kibwana, Water minister Mutua Katuku, Livestock Development minister Joseph Munyao and Transport Minister Ali Chirau Mwakwere.

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