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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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The names of people who know something about the Wagalla Massacre

On February 10, 1984, Kenyan security forces murdered Kenyans of Somali origin in Wajir district.

There exist numerous accounts of the massacre, which took place at the Wagalla Airstrip, approximately 15 km away from the district capital of Wajir. Bethuel Kiplagat, disgraced former chairman of the Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission, has been accused of involvement. Reports of the number of men from the minority Degodia clan detained by security forces and brought to the airstrip range from a low 381 to upward of ten thousand. The exact number of people killed in the massacre is unknown and estimates range from 57 (the official government toll) to more than five thousand.

The following people quietly checked into a meeting at the Wajir DC's office and signed the Visitor's Book the day before the Wagalla Massacre; in brackets are their positions at the time.

1. J.S Mathenge (PS, Internal Security)

2. Bethwell Kiplagat (PS, Foreign Affairs)

3. David Mwiraria (Home Affairs)

4.  John Gituma (Information)

5. Brig. J.R.Kibwana (Defence)

6. B.N. Macharia (Treasury)

7. Z.J. Kamencu (Deputy Secretary, OP)

8. J.P. Gatui (Police HQ)

9. J.K. Kaguthi (OP, Admin)

10. J.P. Mwangovya (OP, Nairobi)

11. C.M. Aswani (PPO, North Eastern)

12. Lt. Col. H.F.K Muhindi (CO)

13. J.K. Kinyanjui (Director of Land Adjudication)

14. Abraham Kiwure (KP&T, Nairobi)

15.Godfrey Okumu (Chief Aedromes Engineering)

What do they know?

Wagalla Massacre in pictures:





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