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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

BREAKING NEWS: Undersea Cable Cut Disrupts Internet Services Across East Africa

For once, it's not William Ruto's fault.

Ever since the deluge occasioned by First Lady Rachel Ruto's fervent prayers, in conjunction with God's own prophet Benny Hinn, started falling like Noah 2.0, I've had a rough time with my WiFi. I was on the verge of camping at the landlord's house, and then I saw this:

In a region already grappling with connectivity challenges, a significant blow has struck the East African internet landscape. Reports have flooded in about a severe disruption to internet services, affecting over 80 million users across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

The incident, which occurred around 1030 am EAT today, has left many internet users frustrated with either slow or intermittent connectivity. The root cause of this disruption? A cut in one of the vital undersea cables that serve as the lifeline for internet connectivity in the region.

Many internet service providers, particularly telecom companies, rely heavily on these undersea cables to facilitate the flow of internet traffic to and from the region. Key players such as EASSY and SEACOM are among the primary providers that enable millions to access the global internet network. Despite the severity of the situation, the exact cause of the cable cut remains unknown at this time.

Efforts are underway by service providers to restore connectivity and minimise the impact on users. However, the disruption has not only affected individual users but also businesses and organisations relying on stable internet connections for their operations.

The ramifications of this incident extend beyond East Africa, with reports of capacity challenges also emerging in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Additionally, services such as Google Cache, which provide localised search results to internet users, have been impacted by the disruption.

As the affected regions grapple with the aftermath of this unforeseen event, users are urged to remain patient while providers work diligently to restore normalcy to internet services. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.

During this crisis, stakeholders must come together to address the vulnerabilities in the region's internet infrastructure and explore measures to prevent such disruptions in the future.

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