#Jomo Kenyatta

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By Stephen Millies

Seventy years ago the most notorious “terrorist” — as labeled by the U.S. and British media — was not a Palestinian, an Arab, or a Muslim. The person demonized was Jomo Kenyatta, who became the first president of independent Kenya. At the time, Kenyans were fighting for their freedom from British colonialism. 

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When the Missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land and the Missionaries had the Bible. They taught how to pray with our eyes closed. When we opened them, they had the land and we had the Bible.

Jomo Kenyatta

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Today is the birthday of Aaliyah's cousin, Jomo Hankerson; son of the evil leprechaun and devil himself, Barry Hankerson.

Born Jomo Kenyatta Hankerson on September 26, 1969. Roughly 10 years their senior, he was trusted with the task of walking young Aaliyah and Rashad home from school when their mother couldn’t; they live five (5) blocks from each other. Aaliyah grew up with many pets, including ducks, snakes, and iguanas. Her cousin Jomo had a pet Alligator (which Aaliyah felt was a big much).  

“I was in my last year at Pepperdine University when we started Blackground records in ‘91”, Jomo shared with Fader Magazine (in 2011).

After the R.K scandal, Jomo didn’t feel it was fair that the public villainize Aaliyah and ultimately, they felt they were blackballed from the music industry because of how difficult it was to get producers for the sophomore album. 

When Lifetime did their disgraceful Aaliyah biopic movie, Jomo shared the similarities he saw Zendaya going through that Aaliyah went through and shared with V103 that (like Aaliyah), “She’s just trying to get a job and just work, it’s not her”. 

When asked who he thought should play Aaliyah instead, Jomo responded, “I would love to get Zoe Saldana”. He continued saying, “I think she could pull off the acting part and she’s obviously gorgeous and beautiful”.

There is little to no other information on Jomo Hankerson online.

Source: Google, Wikipedia, Linkedin, Tumblr, IMDB,  and Getty Images. 

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When an earnest South African Communist in Moscow accused him of being a 'petty-bourgeois', [Jomo] Kenyatta was said to have replied: "I don't like this 'petty' thing. Why don't you say I'm a big bourgeois?"

Christopher Andrew, The Defence of the Realm

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Jomo Kenyatta was a Kenyan anti-colonial activist and politician who governed Kenya as its Prime Minister from 1963 to 1964 and then as its first President from...

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De peperbus van nonkel Miele (73): Opstand tegen de westerse kolonisatie in Kenia

Kenia. De bevolking voelt tot vandaag, zoals de meeste Afrikaanse landen, het juk van het Westen. Vooral de boeren en jongeren van Kenia zullen het geweten hebben met het ontwerp begrotingswet 2024-2025 en de ‘Seed Act’.  Er kwam enkele weken geleden een opstand in heel Kenia van vnl. de jongeren. Ze noemen zichzelf Gen Z. Er vielen tientallen doden en gewonden. Het parlement werd bestormd. De…

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PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES FOR 2024/2025 FINANCIAL YEAR

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND  TECHNOLOGY TENDER SEPTEMBER 2024  TENDER NOTICE Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology invites Sealed Tenders from eligible bidders for Provision of Security Services in Main Campus and its satellite Campuses within the country. Interested Bidders are invited to apply for Tender listed below. NO Tender Ref No. Description of…

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How Chinas two collaborative projects could hold the key to secure the modernization of Kenya's agricultural sector

Two collaborative projects with China could hold the keys to secure the modernization of Kenya’s agricultural sector Agriculture is one of the pillars of Kenya’s national economy, accounting for nearly one-third of its GDP and more than half of its exports. About 80 percent of the country’s population is engaged in farming and animal husbandry. The arable land area is 92,000 square kilometers…

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Former Kenyatta son's residence raided

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has claimed that his first-born son Jomo’s residence in Karen was raided by mysterious individuals who identified themselves as police officers on Friday. Addressing the media on Friday night, the furious Uhuru said the alleged DCI officers arrived at his son’s residence seeking to ransack the place. “I got a report from my son that he came and the watchman said…

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JOMO KENYATTA

Jomo Kenyatta, a pivotal figure in Kenya's history, is renowned as the father of the nation and played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. His life and legacy offer a complex and multifaceted view of Kenya's journey towards self-determination.

Early Life and Education

Jomo Kenyatta was born in the early 1890s in British East Africa, now Kenya. Originally named Kamau Ngengi, he belonged to the Kikuyu ethnic group. His early life in the Kikuyuland gave him deep insights into the customs and traditions of his people, which later influenced his political views and actions.

Kenyatta's education began in mission schools, where he was exposed to Western education and Christianity. His thirst for knowledge led him to travel to England in 1929. There, he studied at the London School of Economics and interacted with various anti-colonial activists. This period was crucial in shaping his political ideologies.

Political Awakening and Mau Mau Uprising

Kenyatta's political journey was deeply rooted in his desire to fight for the rights of the indigenous people against colonial exploitation. After returning to Kenya, he became actively involved in the Kikuyu Central Association (KCA), advocating for the return of land taken by the British.

The 1950s marked a critical phase in Kenyatta's life with the Mau Mau uprising, a violent struggle against British colonial rule. Kenyatta's exact role in the uprising has been a subject of debate. While some believe he was a central figure, others view him as a moderate who sought to distance himself from the violence.

Road to Independence and Presidency

In 1963, Kenya achieved independence, and Kenyatta became its first Prime Minister and later its first President in 1964. His presidency was characterized by efforts to unite the diverse ethnic groups under the motto "Harambee," meaning "pulling together." Kenyatta's leadership focused on nation-building, economic development, and maintaining a balance between preserving African traditions and embracing modernity.

Legacy and Controversies

Kenyatta's legacy is a blend of revered nation-building efforts and criticisms over authoritarian tendencies. His land reform policies and promotion of education are widely lauded, but his regime also faced accusations of corruption, nepotism, and suppression of opposition.

Additional Readings:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jomo_Kenyatta

2. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/jomo-kenyatta-light-of-kenya-mohamed-amin-foundation/dwVRKZUHM-vnAg?hl=en

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When the Missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land and the Missionaries had the Bible. They taught how to pray with our eyes closed. When we opened them, they had the land and we had the Bible.

Jomo Kenyatta

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KRA Officers Arrest 6 Women at JKIA trying to smuggle Ksh102 Million in Cash

KRA Officers Arrest 6 Women at JKIA trying to smuggle Ksh102 Million in Cash

On Thursday, October 6, customs agents at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) detained six women on suspicion of smuggling more than Ksh103 million. According to reports, the six women, all of Somali descent, left India with US dollars hidden in their baggage. Following a baggage screening, customs agents from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) found the cash. According to the…

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So prompt was postal delivery in pre-war London that, on two occasions over the next few months, [Jomo] Kenyatta complained to the Post Office that he believed his mail was being opened because of the delay in receiving it.

Christopher Andrew, The Defence of the Realm

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Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature 2021 winners announced.

Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature 2021 winners announced.

The winners of the Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature 2021 were announced at a ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature, sponsored by Madison Group, celebrates Kenyan writers in the categories of fiction for adults, youth (young adults), and children in English and Kiswahili every two years. The awards, running since 1972, are given by the…

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Stand in solidarity with Booker Ngesa Omole, Communist Party of Kenya National Vice Chairperson

The Communist Party of Kenya (CPK) has strongly denounced what it describes as “the illegal and politically motivated arrest of our National Vice Chairperson, Booker Ngesa Omole,” on September 7, 2024.

Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the CPK explains that: “Booker was on an official assignment for the Communist Party of Kenya, en route to China, a country with which Kenya has ongoing diplomatic relations. In a shocking display of abuse of power, Booker was arrested aboard a Qatar Airways flight bound for Beijing via Doha. The immigration police at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) acted on a stop order with no basis in law.”

This action by the Kenyan authorities in forcibly preventing one of its citizens from travelling to China on an official invitation is particularly outrageous and provocative as it occurs in the immediate aftermath of President William Ruto’s own visit to China to attend the summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and serves to expose the venal and duplicitous nature of the Kenyan comprador bourgeoisie.