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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

Persperctives on Zimbabwe

After one week of that Lucy post (which apparently ruffled a few feathers) we can now move on. And into the Zimbabwe crisis. I have with me excerpts from an email I received, and thought I should share it...

Our father Mugabe
Who art in Harare
How bad is your name that it can be hated in all corners of the world?
Thy kingdom is no more
Give us this day our poll results
And forgive us for voting you out
As we forgive you for trying to rig the votes.
Lead us not into stoning you, but deliver us from your policies.
For thine is the cruelty, the poverty and the shame.
Amen

PS- Don't join politics, it will destroy you! Look at how handsome this man was back in '53...

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