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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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UN disowns Bruce and his landlord Kibaki

The UN has denied that it supports Kibaki's illegitimate government, as alleged in a memo crafted by World Bank Kenya country director, Colin Bruce. In a press conference, the UN denied that it had data that the World Bank used to determine that "Kibaki win was correct". UN country Director, Dr. Anne Tibaijuka, said her organisation did not observe the elections and had no data to assist it make a standpoint over the results. Tibaijuka’s statement contradicted the content of the leaked communiqué written by Bruce. The memo says the World Bank accepted Kibaki’s re-election based on "oral briefings from senior UNDP officials who monitored the "overall electoral process".

"If the UN had any position to take on the elections, it would have come from me. We disassociate ourselves from the falsifications being circulated," said Tibaijuka.
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