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IMANI: Kenya: From nation building to personality cult

Ghosts of Nyayo haunts, reminding us that fight for genuine, citizen-centred governance is far

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by CATHY IMANI

News17 August 2025 - 05:40
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The golden era of post-independence Kenya, under Jomo Kenyatta, is often recalled with wistful nostalgia. Old guards say the founding father’s vision was rooted in a simple yet powerful structure: education, healthcare, and agriculture.

The administration’s policies reflected this philosophy. Tax structures, for instance, were designed to avoid touching staple foods, ensuring that basic necessities remained affordable.

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