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The 1982 Coup Attempt: Six Hours That Reshaped Kenya’s Political History

On 1 August 1982, junior Kenya Air Force servicemen seized radio and air bases in a bid to topple President Daniel arap Moi. The coup collapsed within hours but reshaped Kenyan politics, the military and the constitutional order for decades. This article examines what happened and why it mattered.

Jun 18, 2026 5 min read
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