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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

Fresh Land Clashes Erupt in Narok South


What the Hell Is Going on In Narok South?

Is the government of the Republic of Kenya tolerating the tribal clashes that have just erupted there? The Maasai and the Kalenjins are at it again, and this time it looks worse than ever before. What, pray tell, is the need—or even the entire point—of deploying armed security personnel to the affected area if those guns cannot be trained and used on people who have clearly elected to commit blatant murder by way of crude weapons? Government cannot just stand by as people butcher each other while putting the lives of innocent women and children in mortal danger. These are precisely the circumstances for which shoot-to-kill orders were invented. But true to character, our government would rather use those orders on peaceful demonstrations.

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