The Mau Mau struggle against British rule
In the 1950s rebels took up arms to rid Kenya of colonial rule
Witness History · BBC World Service
September 15, 20209m 26s
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Show Notes
During the 1950s in Kenya, armed rebels known as the Mau Mau fought against British rule. Thousands were taken captive and interned in camps by the British authorities. In 2011 Gitu wa Kahangeri, a Mau Mau veteran, spoke to Louise Hidalgo about his experiences.
Photo: Gitu wa Kahangeri speaking to the BBC in 2016. Credit: BBC