Of great historical significance is the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the August 1, 1982 coup attempt. This was when some rebellious Kenya Air Force soldiers tried and failed to overthrow President Daniel arap Moi’s government. Also implicated in that coup attempt were Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, the first Vice-President of Kenya, and his son, Raila Amolo Odinga, who is today Nasa’s presidential candidate. The group of Kenya Air Force soldiers had taken over the then Voice of Kenya radio station and announced that they had overthrown the government. Raila Odinga has been a part of Kenya’s turbulent history.

Source: Daily Nation August 01, 2017 17:37 UTC