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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

The letter that Mungiki sent to Dr. Mutunga (reproduced here)

You know we're in an election cycle when the outlawed Mungiki sect brazenly intimidates the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya. Or, in his own words, the Head of the Civil Service Francis Kimemia musters State resources in an attempt to intimidate him; in this instance, using Immigration officials to try and bar him from leaving the country. 

It is now becoming crystal clear who the real owners of Mungiki are, as evidenced by the famous "poison-pen letter" from the Mungiki Veterans Groups/Kenya Sovereignty Defence Squad making all manner of threats against judges, ambassadors and the CJ himself:


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