Kenya's Political History Explained: 1982 Coup, Saba Saba, FORD Split & How NARC Finally Beat KANU

Описание: A comprehensive journey through Kenya's most turbulent political era - from the 1982 coup attempt to the historic 2002 victory that ended KANU's 24-year rule.

IN THIS DOCUMENTARY, WE COVER:

THE 1982 COUP & MOI'S RUTHLESS TRANSFORMATION • Hezekiah Ochuka's failed Air Force coup attempt • Rumors linking Ochuka to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga • Raila Odinga's detention for alleged involvement in the overthrow plot • How surviving the coup made Moi ruthless and authoritarian • Charles Njonjo's dramatic fall from power - Moi's 1983 political purge • The controversial 1983 snap elections • Moi's strategy of creating new ministries to reward political loyalists

THE FIGHT FOR MULTI-PARTY DEMOCRACY • Brave opposition politicians agitating for democratic reforms and a new constitution • Raila Odinga's dramatic escape to Uganda to avoid arrest • Mass detentions: Njeru Kathangu, Kenneth Matiba, Charles Rubia, Oginga Odinga, Masinde Muliro, Martin Shikuku, James Orengo, George Anyona, Koigi wa Wamwere, Gitobu Imanyara, and many more • The historic Saba Saba (July 7, 1990) protests that shook Kenya • Formation of FORD (Forum for the Restoration of Democracy) in 1991 • Founding members: Kenneth Matiba, Charles Rubia, Oginga Odinga, Masinde Muliro, Martin Shikuku, and others

THE TRAGIC SPLIT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING • Kenneth Matiba's release from detention triggers FORD's division • FORD Kenya: Led by Oginga Odinga, Paul Muite, Kijana Wamalwa, James Orengo, Raila Odinga • FORD Asili: Led by Kenneth Matiba, Martin Shikuku, and supporters

1992-2002: A DECADE OF DIVIDED OPPOSITION • 1992 Elections: Split opposition votes hand Moi victory • Striking parallels with June 2024 Gen Z movement fragmentation • 1994: Death of Oginga Odinga - Kijana Wamalwa takes over FORD Kenya • Raila Odinga forms NDP, wins Lang'ata, becomes KANU Secretary General • 1997 Elections: Opposition still divided (Kibaki-DP, Raila-NDP, Wamalwa-FORD Kenya, Ngilu-SDP) - Moi wins again • Moi deletes Section 2A at Kasarani KANU delegates conference • 2002: Moi picks Uhuru Kenyatta as his successor

THE NARC MIRACLE: UNITY FINALLY WINS • Formation of the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) • Key members unite: Mwai Kibaki, Raila Odinga, Kijana Wamalwa, Charity Ngilu, Moody Awori, George Saitoti (defected from KANU), Najib Balala, and others • Mwai Kibaki becomes NARC's presidential flag bearer • Historic 2002 victory ends 24 years of Moi rule

THE LESSON: Divided opposition = ruling party victory. History keeps repeating itself - from 1992 to 1997 to Gen Z 2024. Unity is the only path to change.

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