Prime Minister Raila Odinga will tomorrow, August 18, 2011, host a dinner for two groups of politicians; the Wazalendo Group and the Second Liberation Group.
The Wazalendo group comprises those who were in the late 1960s through 1970s struggle in opposing the political direction the country was taking. This group coalesced around a team that came to be named the Seven Bearded Sisters of James Orengo, Chelagat Mutai, Abuya Abuya, Koigi Wamwere, Lawrence Sifuna and Mwashengu wa Mwachofi, among others.
The Second Liberation Group is largely associated with the 1980s through 1990s struggle for political liberalisation and democratisation.
The function will be in celebration of the one year of the passage of the new constitution. It will be held at the Hotel Intercontinental, beginning 6.30 PM tomorrow. The celebration will be in honour of the passage on August 4, as opposed to promulgation of the new constitution on August 27.
A number of long lost politicians and civil society activists will be present at this event. They will also be available for some quick interviews. This is largely a celebration of the country's history and not a partisan political event. We will have a brief presentation by one seasoned journalist on the path Kenya has traveled this far.
The Wazalendo group comprises those who were in the late 1960s through 1970s struggle in opposing the political direction the country was taking. This group coalesced around a team that came to be named the Seven Bearded Sisters of James Orengo, Chelagat Mutai, Abuya Abuya, Koigi Wamwere, Lawrence Sifuna and Mwashengu wa Mwachofi, among others.
The Second Liberation Group is largely associated with the 1980s through 1990s struggle for political liberalisation and democratisation.
The function will be in celebration of the one year of the passage of the new constitution. It will be held at the Hotel Intercontinental, beginning 6.30 PM tomorrow. The celebration will be in honour of the passage on August 4, as opposed to promulgation of the new constitution on August 27.
A number of long lost politicians and civil society activists will be present at this event. They will also be available for some quick interviews. This is largely a celebration of the country's history and not a partisan political event. We will have a brief presentation by one seasoned journalist on the path Kenya has traveled this far.
For purposes of planning, I attach part of the confirmed guest list.
A number of the guests will make brief speeches. However, key speakers will be:
Prof Kivutha Kibwana.
Dr Richard Leakey.
Koigi Wamwere.
Dr David Gitari
Mwashengu wa Mwachofi/ Abuya Abuya
Betty Murungi.
Thank You.
DENNIS ONYANGO
A number of the guests will make brief speeches. However, key speakers will be:
Prof Kivutha Kibwana.
Dr Richard Leakey.
Koigi Wamwere.
Dr David Gitari
Mwashengu wa Mwachofi/ Abuya Abuya
Betty Murungi.
Thank You.
DENNIS ONYANGO
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