Assassination & attempts of politicians around the globe

Piece by: GARVIN PATRICK

15 July 2024

• Even though being a leader requires politics, propaganda is one of its constant items as it is used to sabotage other opposing politicians

Politics has been a very tough game all through the years as it has shown its many evil ways of remaining or even getting into power.

Even though being a leader requires politics, propaganda is one of its constant item as it is used to sabotage other opposing politicians.

Over the years, politicians have been assassinated even some got a chance to cheat death in such a horrifying time.

Donald Trump

The 45th president of the USA has faced numerous attempts to silence him, having to take him to court for numerous counts of crimes, cancel him in order to not spill any beans against the government and in a rally he survived an assassination attempt having his ear glazed.

Tom Mboya

The founding father of KANU, the party that led Kenya to independence was not only a politician but a pan-Africanist, an economist, and also a nation builder.

Mboya's life was tragically cut short by assassination in 1969. He remains a revered figure in Kenya's history.

John F Kennedy

Being the 35th POTUS, John F Kennedy was considered one of the youngest presidents in the USA.

JFK's assassination in 1963 left a lasting impact on American history.

Jacob Juma

The wealthy businessman who turned out to be a whistleblower, exposing the corruption in Kenya ended up becoming a nightmare to the politicians involved.

Jacob Juma's life was cut short even after he exposed the people likely to take him out.