Kenya experienced a significant loss of political figures in 2025, impacting the recounting of the nation's tumultuous political history. The passing of prominent individuals has left a void in the narrative that includes tales of betrayal and fear.

• Among the notable figures who passed in 2025 were Prof Bethwel Ogot, Raila Amollo Odinga, Dalmas Otieno, Phoebe Asiyo, and Cyrus Jirongo.
• The article suggests these individuals could have shed light on a "cabal" that even Dr. Julius Gikonyo Kiano's wife, Ernestine, was reportedly terrified of.
• The deaths are described as leaving a "dent" in the country's political historical records.