Indian Community Recognized As The 44th Tribe In Kenya

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thatknickfan said:
No, but I know the country well and follow its politics.

The idea that this symbolic declaration means that black Kenyans are giving up political power to Indians is absurd. The elections are fought primarily along ethnic/tribal lines, so this mean smaller non-aligned blocs that move between the two major coalitions are valuable. Its the same for other minorities in the country including Somalis. See:
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Who will the Somalis vote for? :francis:
 
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Karbaash said:
Who will the Somalis vote for? :francis:
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Anecdotally I think the majority still support Jubilee/Uhuru. But it will be closely contested in Garissa and Wajir.

In Garissa a former well known MP, Farah Maalim is contesting the same seat as the current majority leader Aden Duale. The race has been venomous, with both guys leaking audio and accusing each other of all sorts of stuff :skip:

Duale, Maalim clash at Garissa peace meeting
 
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Karbaash said:
The Indians weren't slaves. They were higher up in the social hierarchy than the local Bantus and Nilotics, just below the cacs. They had an advantage over the Bantu and Nilotic majority when it came to trade due to their position and have managed to dominate Kenya economically ever since.
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Somalis in Kenyan territory were and are treated far worse
 
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Misreeya said:
Wow that is interesting!

The dominant political groups are the Kikuyus and Luos, if i am correct. I heard in Kenyan politics is divided along ethnic lines?
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Kenya has many groups and none enjoy a clear numerical majority to allow clear dominance without cooperation. The elections are still fought along ethnic lines primarily. The ruling coalition right now is broadly speaking an alliance between the Kikuyu and Kalenjins, that was brought together after election violence in 2007 that brought ICC charges against Ruto and Kenyatta. They agreed to a deal to form a coalition and share power, rather than going down separately and it worked. The opposition is broadly speaking a coalition of the major tribes that have been left out of power (Luos(Odinga), Kambas, etc)

Besides the major groups, Kenya has many ethnic minorities including the Muslim Swahilis, Somalis, and Indians. The latter are valuable votes because they are not as strongly affiliated with either major coalition and can swing between both.
 
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@Retired Don't let social media get it twisted. The vast majority of Kenyans still vote along tribal lines. There's an educated, tech saavy minority that are loud, but they do not represent the majority of the country. The last election proved this and nothing has really changed since then.

Also Raila isnt winning no way.
 
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