1987 - Opposition groups suppressed. International criticism of political arrests and human rights abuses. 1989 - Political prisoners freed. Dr Robert Ouko, in suspicious circumstances leads to increased dissent against government. Party outlawed and members arrested.
Creditors suspend aid to Kenya amid fierce international condemnation.
1992 - Approximately 2,000 people killed in tribal conflict in the west of the country. Kanu wins strong majority. 1994 - Odinga dies. Party refused official registration until November 1997. 1997 - Demonstrations calling for democratic reform.