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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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"Our Enemy Is Not William Ruto, Our Enemy is Somalis...They have taken everything that Was Ours": The Kikuyu Financial Acumen Myth Lies In Tatters


Suddenly, Somalis are the new kings of commercial enterprise in Kenya; Kisiis long ago ran with the matatu business, Maasais are running every kiosk at every bus stop, and even barbershops are now owned by BanyaRwanda, as Burundians hedge the njugu and hawking markets.
So where is that legendary Kikuyu financial acumen that we have been sung to, day and night, for the last 60 years?

To put it bluntly, when the playing field is levelled, the wealth begins to spread equitably, and the advantages of historical economic nepotism begin to vanish, and traditional financial injustices find themselves addressed head-on, and historically marginalised peoples start getting a fighting chance, and all of us begin to earn our rewards through sheer merit. But more importantly, the myth gets bust.

And we thank Raila Odinga for Devolution, The Great Equaliser.

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