THE 1988 GENERAL ELECTION
Although in 1988 Kenya was a one-party state, the Kenya African National Union, or KANU, the party did allow members to challenge each other for election. In the general election of May 1988 Dr Robert Ouko faced a wealthy and determined opponent, Mr Joab Omino.
The campaign according to some was a bitter affair. Troon’s ‘Final Report’ explained that allegations had been made, ‘particularly [by] those engaged in politics of personal hatred levelled against Dr Ouko …