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In the wee hours of August 1, 1982, Kenyans woke up to a coup attempt by junior rebel officers of the Kenya Air Force against the government of retired President Daniel arap Moi. More than 100 soldiers and 200 civilians died. It lasted 12 hours with economic losses estimated at Sh500 million. Here is how the abortive coup changed Kenya:
1. Necks no longer ‘rinsed’
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