The 1971 Coup Attempt Against President Jomo Kenyatta: A Factual Account
In early April 1971 a group of military officers and civilians in Kenya conspired to overthrow President Jomo Kenyatta’s government. The plotters included serving officers, opposition politicians, and at least one member of the judiciary. Their aim was to remove Kenyatta and install a new regime by force, mirroring coups that had recently occurred in … Read more