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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

Vodafone PLC throws its weight behind Kibaki's illegitimate government as US, Britain & EU refuse to recognize it

In this era of multiparty politics, 17 years after the repeal of the abominable Section 2A of the Constitution (the passing of which, incidentally, was seconded by none other than Vice President Mwai Kibaki), it is shocking to see the champion of free market and captain of mind-boggling profits, Safaricom, being drawn into a partisan stance as it abets Kibaki in suppressing freedom of expression in 21st century Kenya.

Kenyans are up in arms over unsolicited SMS messages from Safaicom: "The Ministry of Internal Security urges you to please desist from sending or forwarding any sms that may cause public unrest. This may lead to your prosecution. (sic) From: SAFARICOM."

It is now shocking to see that Safaricom, partly owned by Vodafone PLC and partly by the Government of Kenya, being used by Kibaki to continue impinging on Kenyan's rights and effectively giving a thumbs up to Kibaki's fraudulent rule.

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