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What do Kenyans make of King Charles’ recent state visit to Kenya?

King Charles' visit coincided with Kenya's upcoming 60th independence anniversary and sparked discussions about colonial injustices, apologies and Kenya-UK relations

King Charles and his wife Camilla wrapped up a four-day state visit to Kenya last week. The visit was at the invitation of Kenya’s President William Ruto and came as the country prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence at the end of the year.

This was his first visit to a Commonwealth country since the start of his reign. Kenya is where the King’s mother, Queen Elizabeth, found out she was going to be Queen after her father passed away while she was there on a private visit in 1952.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Africa Daily’s Mpho Lakaje spoke to historian Godfrey Sang about the historical ties and the lingering question of an official apology for colonial injustices including the Mau Mau uprising in the 1950’s where more than 10,000 Kenyans were killed and tortured.

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