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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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Here's an observation from one of our faithful readers from New Zealand. Do you agree?

I am waiting for Siasa Duni to make a comment about the very public spat between President Kibaki and Lucy. That woman needs muzzling and put quietly back in her corner and quietly close the door and throw away the key.

In my opinion she has NO place to comment on the work of paid Ministers. I don't see her with her hand in her pocket supporting her starving constituents (maybe I don't read enough), but to me she still looks far too well fed while "her people" starve.

I await to read Siasa Duni.

Cheers,
A.
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