The making of a nation : a political history of Kenya — Season 1
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,
About this season
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.
Episodes (14)
1. Before the beginning, 1959-1963
Aired 1 November 2008
2. Dividing the spoils, 1964
Aired 8 November 2008
3. Battle of ideologies, 1964-1966
Aired 15 November 2008
4. Shifting alliances, 1966-1969
Aired 22 November 2008
5. Cohesion at the centre, 1969-1972
Aired 29 November 2008
6. No longer at ease, 1973-1975
Aired 6 December 2008
7. The rise and fall of the community, 1967-1977
Aired 13 December 2008
8. The end of an era, 1975-1978
Aired 20 December 2008
9. The rise of Moi, 1978-1982
Aired 27 December 2008
10. Feet of clay, 1982-1988
Aired 3 January 2009
11. The return of party politics, 1988-1991
Aired 10 January 2009
12. A divided house, 1992-1997
Aired 17 January 2009
13. A coalition of change, 1998-2002
Aired 24 January 2009
14. Unity and after, 2002-2007
Aired 31 January 2009