CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79T00975A022000010002-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 24, 2003
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: May 25, 1972
• Content Type: REPORT

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DIRECTORATE OF
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Central Intelligence Bulletin
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25 May 1972
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KENYA: Coup rumors reflect tribal animosities.
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KENYA: A rumored coup plot by the army does
not appear to present a threat to the government,
but it does underscore sharpened tribal animosities
in the military.
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ranch, which is controlled by President Kenyatta's
office and which played an important role in thwart-
ing a coup plot last year, is aware of the rumors.
Tensions in the military stem from the efforts
of the Kikuyu, President Kenyatta's fellow tribesmen,
to gain a dominant position in the army, the only
instrument of power they do not control. Kenyatta
has recruited large numbers of Kikuyu into the army,
pushed their assignment to officer training schools,
and encouraged their rapid advancement. As a result,
the number of officers and enlisted men from the
rival Kamba tribe, which once made up the bulk of
the army, has decreased steadily in favor of the
Kikuyu. The Kamba still retain most of the top mil-
itary positions, including the posts of army com-
mander and deputy commander, but their control of
these positions also is threatened by the Kikuyu.
Thus far, Kamba dissatisfaction appears to have
been limited to barracks grumbling. Recently, how-
ever, the situation has been aggravated by Kikuyu
allegations that the Kamba army commander is showing
favoritism to his fellow tribesmen. Government moves
against those believed to be involved in the current
plotting might further divide the army and increa
the chances for future plotting.
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