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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

What does Bush's 5-nation tour of Africa bode for Kenya?

DAR ES SALAAM - US President George W. Bush began a five-nation tour of Africa on Saturday that will highlight US health, education and pro-democracy projects. The much-touted tour is set to take him to Tanzania, Rwanda, Benin, Ghana and Liberia. Bush announced a plan yesterday to distribute 5.2 million mosquito nets, to protect Tanzanian children below the age of five from malaria and toured the northern city of Arusha, visiting a hospital, a mosquito-net factory and a school for girls.

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