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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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Man who fed black man to lions gets parole

Mark Scott-Crossley, the white owner of a construction company, initially sentenced to life in jail in 2005 for ordering that a black man be beaten and then thrown to a pack of lions, was last week released on parole - a stunning turn in the notorious “lion’s den case” that has left many South Africans enraged.

“It is clear from the poor working class, poor communities that those who are rich and white will continue to be treated differently than those who are poor,” a statement from the North West Congress of South African Trade Unions said. Several other organisations issued similar words of protest.
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