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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

EXCLUSIVE: Nobel Laureate under beheading threat

NAIROBI - Nobel Laureate Prof. Wangari Maathai is claiming her life is in danger after receiving death threats from a group identifying itself as the outlawed Mungiki.

Maathai said that she received a text message warning her, "you have been opposed to the government and we have noted that and we will be coming for your head." The text message added a Swahili rider, "chunga kichwa chako..." (Look after your head). Maathai said that she received the warning two hours after midnight Tuesday.

The Mungiki militia has been making a slow comeback on the Kenyan scene for the last few weeks.

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