The spies say Jaramogi was using his powerful position as Home Affairs Minister, and his position as the second-in-command within the then ruling party — Kenya African National Union — and his near-total command over the Luo community to make a move. The CIA say Jaramogi also had the loyalty of the Kenyan ambassador to the United Nations, and the Minister of Information Achieng’ Oneko as well as a network of key government officers. The Americans even say Jaramogi was pushing for a stronger regional bloc in order to send Kenyatta to focus on regional integration, while he remained behind to consolidate his power. Aside from these moves, the CIA say Odinga was “also working to undermine Kenyatta on the political front”. As a final thought on his fallout, Jaramogi says the communist tag was slapped on him to weaken him.

Source: Standard Digital February 12, 2017 07:50 UTC