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The independence party, Kenya African National Union (Kanu) once vowed it would rule the country for 100 years. Of course, born of complacency and hubris, its stalwarts' projections did not take into account the element of fate, and the plan unravelled.
In the 2002 General Election, Kanu was defeated and went ahead to concede defeat. There was no room to wriggle and cry foul. Kanu's longevity and optimism must have rubbed off on some of its insiders, who deserted it and teamed up to form the Jubilee, which went on to win the 2013 elections.
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