National Rainbow Coalition
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The National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) was a political coalition in Kenya that played a significant role in the country's political landscape. It was formed by various opposition groups and, under the leadership of Mwai Kibaki, successfully defeated the long-ruling Kenya African National Union (KANU) in the 2002 presidential elections. This victory marked the end of KANU's uninterrupted rule and brought Kibaki to the presidency.12
The NARC coalition was instrumental in challenging the established political order and advocating for change. However, Kibaki's administration later faced challenges, including corruption scandals and a failed constitutional referendum in 2005. The coalition itself saw internal divisions, leading to the formation of new political groups.1
It is important to distinguish this Kenyan coalition from the Rainbow Coalition formed in the United States by Fred Hampton, which was an alliance of different low-income groups aimed at pooling resources.3
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