Kenya: Unsung General – the Man Who Seized Vok in 1982 Coup

On August 1, 1982, Kenya faced an attempted coup led by Private Hezekiah Ochuka, which lasted several hours.

The Kenya Air Force mutineers seized the Voice of Kenya (now Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) to declare their control over the country claiming they had overthrown President Daniel Moi.

However, loyalist forces swiftly responded, regaining control of the Voice of Kenya and restoring order.

Colonel Tom Wanambisi, a key figure in the operation to retake the station, played a crucial role…