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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
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Where's the love, people?

Here's an advertisement I came across that not only greatly amused me, but reminded me that if Kenya is to be the great nation it once was (at least in the 70s), then we need to compromise. Intransigence and chest thumping, especially when the National Accord is now set in stone, is clearly not the way forward. For the second time in less than 4 months, the fate of Kenya lies in Kibaki's hands. And here at Siasa Duni we have only one demand: don't fail us like you have so many times before, Mr. "duly elected President". You have seen what your lack of common sense and judgement has cost Kenya. The whole world knows you lost the election, so make the right choice just this once and name a Cabinet that reflects the wishes of Kenyans. It will be a minor compensation for the victory you robbed them of in December.

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