The Mau Mau Rebellion
During the 1950s in Kenya, rebels known as the Mau Mau were fighting against British rule. Thousands of rebels were taken captive and interned in camps by the British authorities
During the 1950s in Kenya, rebels known as the Mau Mau were fighting a bitter battle against colonial rule. Thousands of rebels were taken captive and interned in camps. Many of the prisoners suffered beatings and torture at the hands of the British authorities. Louise Hidalgo has spoken to a former Mau Mau rebel, Gitu wa Kahengeri, about his internment and about the day the Mau Mau leader, Dedan Kimathi was caught.
Photo:Gitu wa Kahangeri in Kenya in 2016. Credit: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
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