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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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Government of Kenya hires "prophet" to lead nationwide prayer campaign

The government on Tuesday officially contracted the services of a self-proclaimed prophet to bring reconciliation after post-election violence.

The Special Programmes ministry will now engage Dr David Owuor in countrywide prayers and fasting to foster healing. The new programme will involve conducting prayers at places that were adversely affected by the violence and culminate in a national prayer day in Nairobi.

Making the declaration, PS Mohammed Ali said the move was meant to restore the hearts of the victims of the 2007 general elections mayhem. He was accompanied by Dr Owuor at his office. “This is the only way we can promote long lasting peace among the people,” said Mr Ali.

Last weekend, the clergy held prayers in Eldoret where several people returned items they had looted from their neighbours during the violence. Dr Owuor said the government had only provided the physical restoration by providing houses to the displaced people. “It is the time for the hearts of the people to be healed.”

The government will not provide any financial assistance to Dr Owuor’s ministry. “But the police and the provincial administration officers will provide security and transport during the rallies,” said Mr Ali.
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