August 1st, 1982. Kenya Attempted Coup Recordings Compilation

On Sunday, August 1st, 1982, Nairobi awakened to the sound of gunfire, jets, and explosions. Tuning into the radio, listeners heard the Voice of Kenya broadcast statements by members of the Kenya People's Redemption Council and Nairobi University live on air. The events of forty years ago still live on in the memories of those who experienced them. Re-live the drama and uncertainty of those few days in August 1982, by listening to this compilation of recordings, made in Nairobi at the time. They include the radio statements by the rebels, the other radio announcements after the recapture of the VOK buildings, analysis of the attempted coup by the BBC World Service and Radio RSA, gunfire in the streets outside Starehe compound, and the sound of military jets flying over the city. President Moi can be heard addressing the nation after order was restored, though even after his broadcast, shooting was heard in the streets of Nairobi. Imagine the scenario, and think how you would feel, not knowing what information to believe, and which group really held sway. These recordings are shared for posterity and for educational purposes. Anyone wishing to use them for any other purpose should please contact Sparrowdudu for permission. Long Live Kenya!
Time stamps:
0:23 - 12 mins past six - VOK announcement
1:58 - Short Swahili rebel announcement
3:14 - 14 mins past six - VOK announcement
4:00 - Rebel statement - "A warning..."
4:35 - Music
7:40 - Rebel statement - "My dear countrymen..."
13:57 - Nairobi student’s statement
14:43 - 28 mins to nine - VOK announcement - “All prisoners…”
15:19 - Airforce jet flies over city
16:10 - Gunfire outside Starehe
16:35 - Music
20:00 - 11 mins past twelve - VOK announcement - "A message from the Chief Secretary..."
21:10 - List of loyal armed forces
22:18 - Appeal for film processors
22:49 - Music
23:01 - VOK announcement - "Closure of the University of Nairobi..."
24:00 - Music
24:10 - Music - "Lemba lemba" by Solongo Lemba Lemba
28:30 - Music - "Safari Ya Japan Pt.2" by Joseph Kamaru
29:47 - VOK News at 5 o'clock
35:22 - Music
37:27 - Short Swahili announcement
38:41 - Swahili announcements
41:00 - Music
45:48 - Swahili announcements
47:12 - BBC World Service report
49:29 - VOK announcement - “Students will be required to…”
49:42 - BBC interview with Charles Harrison
53:37 - Music - “Monsieur Malonga” by Tabu Ley
55:29 - Music - “Bado Yuko Hai” by Zuhura & Party
57:00 - President Moi’s address (excerpts)
1:01:03 - Music - “Uvivu Mbaya” by Maroon Commandos
1:01:46 - Radio RSA report