
The power of Jomo Kenyatta
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Kenyans and Kanyata's Discrimination
After the war, kenyata returned to lead an independence movement. He became the first prime minister of an independent kene in 19 63. Kanata set out his vision for reconciliation and racial unity amongst the country's different ethnic groups. But one group kanyata was less favorable to was kenyon indians. Despite this, row says that many in his community supported kenyata because he brought stability to the nation. And that was a major reason he was happy to work for the president. The support came at a heavy price for row. In the early 19 seventies, he knew he wouldn't get another promotion despite believing he was the best qualified.
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