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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

Suspected serial killer’s trial starts

KAMPALA - The trial of a suspected serial killer, who allegedly murdered three teenage girls on December 18, 2005, began yesterday at the High Court in Kampala.

Baker Walusimbi was accused of murdering Maureen Nabbale, Jackie Najjombwe, and Maria Katasi at Lutembe Beach off Entebbe road and at Makerere-Kikoni respectively. Katasi’s mother Geraldine Kasumba, told court that she learnt of her daughter’s death from her husband, John Baptist Kasumba, on December 24, 2005.

Speaking in a sad tone, Kasumba added that she rushed to Mulago Hospital mortuary and found the girl’s body with multiple injuries and the lips had been cut off. The case is before Justice Mary Maitum. The second witness, Oliver Matovu, a dealer in second hand phones on Kirumira Towers in Kampala, told court that she unknowingly bought and sold a Nokia 2600 phone that belonged to the late Katasi. Another witness, Christopher Mutyaba, said he was shocked to learn that Walusimbi had used his car to commit the crimes. However, the accused denied the charges.

Maitum adjourned the case to February 25.

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