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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

BREAKING NEWS: Dunford bags Kenya's first Gold in Delhi

Kenya's Jason Dunford has spoiled Geoff Huegill's bid to complete a perfect comeback to the pool by narrowly winning the men's 50m butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday.
Dunford (23.35sec) touched the wall just ahead of Huegill (23.37), with veteran South African Roland Schoeman (23.75) back in third.
Huegill's silver medal still represents a great achievement for the 31-year-old, who lost 45kg to return to the sport after quitting in 2004.
Huegill was always likely to face some stiff opposition in the final, but his task was made slightly easier when one of his main competitors, Australian teammate Andrew Lauterstein, pulled out of the final due to a bout of Delhi belly.
 

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