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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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Prof. Magoha Finally Admits To Government Failure

Prof. George A. Magoha’s statement on the non-opening of schools this year was the first public admission of government's failure in managing Covid-19.

The consequences of keeping 14 million school age children at home for the rest of the year, and its impacts, have not been fully appreciated. Under the guise of opening the economy, the President lifted orders on cessation of movement in and out of Nairobi, Mandera and Mombasa. It was an acknowledgment that the mini-lockdowns had failed – people were travelling across the country and causing a spike in infections at border points in Busia, Namanga, Loitoktok and Taveta among others.

The truth is that there is very little economy to be opened. Tourism is dead, transport is in crisis, and education is suspended. The past four months have been squandered -- so there are no preparations in terms of health facilities; schools or other social amenities. The number of positive coronavirus tests is rising, even though there is no disclosure of where the testing is happening. The authorities have lost control of this crisis. The government has left the calm waters.
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