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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

Mugabe considering stepping down in exchange for forced immunity

HARARE - Robert Mugabe's aides have told Zimbabwe's opposition leaders that he is prepared to give up power in return for immunity from prosecution, South African newspaper Mail and Guardian reports. The aides have warned that if the opposition not agree then Mugabe is threatening to declare emergency rule.

Yesterday evening authorities searched offices of the main opposition party and detained foreign journalists, fueling fears that ruling party hard-liners were trying to block a deal to end President Robert Mugabe's 28 years in power.

Five days after weekend balloting, the country's election commission still had not released results of the presidential voting.

Opposition sources close to negotiations with the ruling party said there appeared to be divisions between those who wanted to fight to maintain power and those who were willing to negotiate a deal that would allow them to protect the property and other benefits they have accumulated in nearly three decades in power.

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