×
The Standard Group PLC The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
  • Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
  • The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
  • P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
  • Email: corporate@standardmedia.co.ke

The comedy of errors that shut down 1982 failed coup

The excitement of being at the helm of the country's leadership blinded the coup plotters. [File, Standard]

Today marks 40 years since disgruntled members of the Kenya Air Force attempted to overthrow the government of President Daniel Moi.

Faced with such a monumental task, it would have been assumed the soldiers had put all their ducks in line. However, the excitement of being at the helm of the country's leadership blinded the coup plotters.

Get Full Access for Ksh99/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today

Subscribe Today & Save!

  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in