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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

Living the American dream?

American nightmare, more like. She's against everything women have fought for over the years. She has served only two years as governor of Alaska, hunts, owns guns, shoots, is anti-abortion and is reported to have fired someone who refused to fire someone who had pissed off a relative. I would not be surprised if she chewed tobacco and bent metal bars as well. If American men were not so sexist, I’d imagine that she would be more at home with them than the women she is supposed to appeal to. Apparently, McCain and Palin have met, face-to-face, exactly once. And on top of everything, she's a gun lobbyist. With McCain recently hitting 72 and with a history of poor health, this inexperienced politician, with no track record in foreign policy is literally a heart-beat away from the White House if (and when) McCain keels over from the pressures of running the world. And you thought George "Dubya" Bush was bad?

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