Nairobi, Oct. 13 -- For more than two decades, the nation was under the control of a chosen few from the Rift Valley. Guided by the self-styled 'professor of politics', the inner circle of former President Daniel arap Moi gained political and economic power.
A ruthless dictator who ruled with an iron fist, Moi planted his men everywhere and gave them carte blanche to neutralise their enemies. To win over the masses and ensure stability, the regime manipulated elections and installed friendly leaders. The dirty work was done by senior civil servants, top police and military commanders, shrewd lawyers, wily businessmen et al. A majority still call the shots in the vote-rich region.
With Deputy President William Ruto and Kanu boss Gideon Moi...