Kenyan history

The Wagalla Massacre: How Government Forces Killed Over 5,000 Kenyans on 10th Feb 1984

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The Wagalla Massacre

The Wagalla Massacre remains one of the darkest and most painful chapters in Kenya’s post-independence history. On 10th February 1984, thousands of Kenyan civilians—mostly men from the Degodia clan—lost their lives after a brutal military operation conducted at the Wagalla Airstrip in Wajir County. Despite commissions of inquiry, government statements, and decades of mourning, the screams of that … Read more

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Kungu Karumba: Freedom Fighter, Businessman, and a Vanished Kenyan Icon

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Kungu Karumba

Kungu Karumba remains one of the least-documented yet most intriguing figures in Kenya’s struggle for independence. Although not as widely celebrated as Jomo Kenyatta, Achieng’ Oneko, or Bildad Kaggia, Karumba’s contribution to Kenya’s liberation—and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his disappearance—make him an unforgettable part of Kenyan history. Born in Kiambu, Kungu Karumba rose from a … Read more

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Nicholas Biwott: The Total Man’s Untold Secrets and Lasting Legacy in Kenyan Politics

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Nicholas Biwott

Nicholas Kipyator Kiprono Biwott was more than just a politician—he was one of the most enigmatic and feared figures in Kenya’s political history. Known widely as “The Total Man,” Biwott’s career spanned decades, during which he wielded immense influence, inspired loyalty, and instilled fear in equal measure. His life was a complex blend of political … Read more

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