The 1971 Kenyan Coup Attempt | A Chronicle

While most people are well versed with the happenings of the 1982 Failed Military Coup by a group of Kenya Air Force Officers, very little or nothing is said of an earlier coup plot in 1971. Though the 1971 Coup Plan was scuttled before execution, it was the first attempt at power grab in Kenya. This video uncovers details of the little known 1971 Coup Attempt.

Sources:
How Not To Institutionalize Civilian Control: Kenya's Coup Prevention Strategies, 1964 ~ 1997, by Boubacar N'diaye
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Music: Moonlight Sonata (by Beethoven)
Artist: Beethoven
Source: https://youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
License: YouTube Audio Library

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