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⁣Mwai Kibaki’s swearing-in at State House in 2007 was one of the most controversial and consequential moments in Kenya’s political history.




Date: December 30, 2007

Occasion: Swearing-in for his second term as President of Kenya following the December 27, 2007 general election.

Electoral Contest: A highly contested election between Mwai Kibaki (PNU) and Raila Odinga (ODM).


What Happened:

Fast-Tracked Swearing-In: Kibaki was swiftly sworn in at State House Nairobi, less than two hours after the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) declared him the winner.

Time of Day: The swearing-in occurred in the evening, around 5:00–6:00 PM, an unusual time, which further raised suspicions.

Presence: The ceremony was attended by close allies and security personnel; the public was largely excluded.


Controversy:

Allegations of Electoral Fraud: The opposition (ODM) and international observers raised concerns about vote tallying irregularities, especially in Kibaki strongholds.

Electoral Commission Split: Some ECK commissioners later admitted they were under pressure and could not verify the final results with certainty.

Violence: The announcement and swearing-in triggered widespread post-election violence, resulting in:

Over 1,100 deaths

More than 600,000 people displaced

Public & Global Reaction

TV Blackouts: Some media stations were allegedly restricted from broadcasting live footage.

Local and International Condemnation: The rushed ceremony and lack of transparency were condemned by civil society and international observers (EU, USA, AU).

US and UK Reaction: Initially congratulatory, but quickly shifted to calls for dialogue as violence escalated.



Aftermath:

Power-Sharing Deal: Under international mediation (especially by Kofi Annan), Kenya formed a coalition government in early 2008, with Raila Odinga becoming Prime Minister and Kibaki remaining President.

Birth of Grand Coalition: This arrangement was codified in the National Accord, which also led to significant constitutional and institutional reforms.

Blood Parliament - BBC Africa Eye Documentary
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⁣Blood Parliament - BBC Africa Eye Documentary
⁣On June 25th 2024, blood was spilt at Kenya’s parliament. That day, thousands of protestors headed there to stop the 2024 finance bill being passed into law. En-route they were met with tear gas, truncheons, and even gunfire. When they got there, and stormed the legislature, some of that gunfire turned lethal. At least three people were killed: students, shopkeepers, and Sunday school teachers. Since then, no one has been held to account for their deaths. Now, using open-source intelligence (OSINT) and forensic techniques,
#bbcafricaeye can expose the men who spilled blood on the grounds of Kenya’s parliament.
00:00 June 25th: Protesting a finance bill, livestreaming a revolution
01:10 “The People’s Assembly, belongs to the people”
03:37 The March to Parliament
04:03 'It's already really hard for everyone - the taxes will make life much harder'
04:50 'It's the working, middle and lower class against the ruling class'
06:10 The Day Begins: “This is something this country has never seen before”
08:04 Protesters Face Off with Police: “This is Kenya. We are one.”
11:02 Parliament is breached 13:00 David Chege and Ericsson Mutisya are killed ​
21:20 The Second Incursion: Eric Shieni is shot 26:24 Who killed Eric Shieni?
34:20 June 26th: President Ruto withdraws the 2024 Finance Bill 34:50 “You must listen to the heartbeat of the nation”

Courtersy of BBC

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