Mau Mau

Dedan Kimathi: Early Life, Leadership, Capture, and Legacy of Kenya’s Freedom Icon

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Dedan Kimathi

Dedan Kimathi Waciuri remains one of the most iconic figures in Kenya’s struggle for independence. As the most prominent leader of the Mau Mau uprising, Kimathi became the symbol of resistance against British colonial rule. His execution in 1957 did not silence his influence—if anything, it cemented his status as a martyr whose courage continues … Read more

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

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Meru, Kikuyu and Embu

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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