Outwitting the professor of politics? : Mungiki narratives of political deception and their role in Kenyan politics
The Kenyan general election of 2002, which put an end to Daniel Arap Moi's 24-year rule, has been subjected to much political analysis. The article takes as its point of departure the politico-religious movement Mungiki and the movement's own narratives of its role in the elections.
Source: Journal of Eastern African studies ;
vol. 4, no. 3
Mungiki's narratives tell a story of alliances and
behind-the-scenes political play that differs from the public
version of events. It is argued that the movement's retrospective
narratives provide a useful tool for exploring future possibilities
for Mungiki's engagement in Kenyan politics. The narratives are
primarily internal narratives, in that they are intended for the
movement's own members. As such, they invite a discussion of
Mungiki's perception of truth and, more broadly, of the
relationship between narratives and truth.