kaka2za wrote:Kamotho vs Michuki and Kiano vs Matiba made Muranga politics interesting in those days. Will never forget how Gatunguru residents wailed in horror after JJ lost to Michuki in 1983.
Ken is the last one standing.
Got my first Kshs 500 from the man. He was campaigning in Central for an MP who had just defected from FORD, used to drive in a sleek new shape (then) Pajero, which was the swankiest SUV of the day.
So I am buying bananas at this small roadside market when Kamotho and entourage suddenly stops. The guy steps out and talks to the marketwomen and a few guys for a few minutes. Then he instructs his sidekick 'wapatie lunch' and this thick wad of brand new 500/- notes comes out. The adults get a K each and I am about to miss out then Kamotho says:
'Ona kimwana, nigikugurira nyina iria'.
Pap. Got 500/-. Was in Standard 7.
Farewell JJ Kamotho.