Uhuru: Mau Mau Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
From what years did Mau Mau fight both the British and Kenyan loyalists?
A
1952 to 1959
2
Q
What happened between 1952 to 1959?
A
Mau Mau fought both the British and Kenyan loyalists
3
Q
Why did the Mau Mau fight the British and Kenyan loyalists?
A
In defence of their ‘land and freedom’
4
Q
Who led thousands of forest fighters?
A
General China
Declan Kamathi
5
Q
What was the role of General China and Declan Kamathi?
A
Led thousands of forest fighters
6
Q
Why do people argue that the Mau Mau was not truly nationalist?
A
Because it was focused on Kikuyu grievances
