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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

Now happening at the ICC

William Ruto has only 40 pages to dismantle the ICC case against him as he seeks acquittal over his crimes against humanity charges without having to mount a defence. This, after the judges declined to extend the page limit of the no-case-to-answer motion to 100, despite pleas by Ruto and his co-accused Joshua arap Sang that documentary evidence and the testimony of hostile witnesses would complicate the exercise.

The decision puts the two defendants in a tight spot, as they will have to demolish the testimony of 30 prosecution witnesses as well as documentary evidence–including the recently admitted Waki Commission Report–in just 40 pages.

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Machiri said…
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