The making of a nation : a political history of Kenya

2008

Through 14 captivating half hour episodes, the series tells the story of the last days of Kenya's freedom struggle, the turbulent early years of the country's independence, the dramatic events and the larger than life cast of characters that shaped and continue to shape the destiny of their young nation

Seasons

14 Episodes • Premiered 2008

The Making of a Nation - a masterpiece of historical chronicling. Co-produced by NTV and veteran journalist Hilary Ng'weno, first Kenyan Editor in Chief of Kenya's leading newspaper the Daily Nation, former Newsweek columnist, TV producer, author and publisher. Through the 14 captivating half hour episodes, the series tells the story of the last days of Kenya's freedom struggle, the turbulent early years of the country's independence, the dramatic events and the larger than life cast of characters that shaped and continue to shape the destiny of their young nation.

1. Before the beginning, 1959-1963

2. Dividing the spoils, 1964

3. Battle of ideologies, 1964-1966

4. Shifting alliances, 1966-1969

5. Cohesion at the centre, 1969-1972

6. No longer at ease, 1973-1975

7. The rise and fall of the community, 1967-1977

8. The end of an era, 1975-1978

9. The rise of Moi, 1978-1982

10. Feet of clay, 1982-1988

11. The return of party politics, 1988-1991

12. A divided house, 1992-1997

13. A coalition of change, 1998-2002

14. Unity and after, 2002-2007

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