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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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Kibaki shuffles the army

President Kibaki has made far reaching changes to the Kenya Armed Forces.

He has appointed Lieutenant General J K Tuwei Army Commander to replace Lieutenant General A S K Njoroge, who moves to the ministry of Foreign Affairs as an Ambassador. Until his appointment, Tuwei was the Commandant National Defence College.

The President also picked Major General N Mwaniki as Deputy Army Commander. Before his appointment he was a Staff Officer at Defence Headquarters. Lieutenant General J M Mutwii has been appointed Commandant National Defence College to take over from Lieutenant General J K Tuwei. Brigadier M O Oyugi has been promoted to Major General and appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) Eastern Command. He replaces Major General J Kasaon who moves to National Defence College as Directing Staff. Major General P J Opiyo takes over as Assistant Chief of General Staff (ACGS) in charge of Operations, Planning, Doctrine and Training at Defence Headquarters. Major General E M Sasia is appointed Assistant Chief of General Staff (ACGS) in Charge of Personnel and Logistics at Defence Headquarters. He was Directing Staff at the National Defence College.

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