Kenya History Archives

Mbiu Koinange Biography, Early Life, Career, Controversies & Legacy

November 28, 2025 by NAIROBIminiBLOGGERS

Mbiu Koinange was one of the most powerful and influential political figures in Kenya’s early post-independence era. As a trusted confidant of President Jomo Kenyatta and a powerful Cabinet Minister, his name is tied to the shaping of Kenya’s political landscape, land ownership politics, and the formation of key government institutions. His story is one … Read more

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How Meru, Kikuyu and Embu Paid the Price for Kenya’s Independence

September 10, 2025 by NAIROBIminiBLOGGERS

The Mau Mau uprising (1952-1960) presented an existential threat to British colonial rule. The colonial government’s response was brutal and multifaceted: military operations, detention camps, and villagization. But perhaps one of the most insidious strategies was economic warfare. A special tax was imposed solely on the residents of the so-called “emergency areas”—primarily the Meru, Kikuyu and … Read more

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