Historical rivalry that keeps our political fires burning

President Uhuru (left) with Raila Odinga

When Kenya was on the brink of independence in the 1960s, one man coined a slogan that would shape the direction of politics in the country to this day.

“Uhuru na Kenyatta” came from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, one of the elected members of the Legislative Council (Legco) – as Parliament was called then – and became the rallying point.