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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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Mugabe calls top US diplomat "a prostitute"

HARARE - President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has accused the US of political interference and threatened to expel its ambassador, as his party began its campaign for next month's election run-off.

Sir Robert said the US State Department's top diplomat for Africa had behaved like a prostitute by suggesting the opposition Movement for Democratic Change had won the March 29 elections. The attacks on the US ambassador, James McGee, and the Assistant Secretary of State, Jendayi Frazer, on Sunday signalled the start of Mr Mugabe's campaign for the June 27 run-off against Morgan Tsvangirai, who won the first round but fell short of an absolute majority.

"He [McGee] says he fought in Vietnam, but fighting in Vietnam does not give him the right to interfere in our domestic affairs," he said. Of Ms Frazer, he said: "You saw this little American girl trotting around like a prostitute celebrating that the MDC had won. A disgraceful act."

State media said yesterday that Mr Mugabe would respect the voters' will if his 28-year-rule was ended in the run-off.

- REUTERS
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