Question

Anti colonial moment in kenya

Answer 1

Most of them were dissolved after independence but the strongest was the MAU MAU (Mzungu Aende Ulaya Mwafrika Apate Uhuru) English for (The colonist should go to Europe so the African gets independence). It was very strong during its existence using tactics such as guerilla warfare and surprise attacks to suppress the colonists.

The Mau Mau Uprising, also known as the Mau Mau Rebellion, Mau Mau Revolt, or Kenya Emergency, was a military conflict that took place in British Kenyabetween 1952 and 1960.It involved Kikuyu-dominated groups summarily called Mau Mau, the white settlers, and elements of the British Army, including local Kenya Regiment, mostly consisting of the British, auxiliaries, and anti-Mau Mau Kikuyu.

The capture of rebel leader Dedan Kimathi on 21 October 1956 signalled the defeat of the Mau Mau, and ended the British military campaign. The Mau Mau failed to capture widespread public support, partly due to the British policy of divide and rule, and the movement remained internally divided, despite attempts to unify its various strands. The British, meanwhile, could draw upon their ongoing efforts to put down another rebellion in Malaya.

The uprising created a rift between the European colonial community in Kenya and the metropole, but also resulted in violent divisions within the Kikuyu community.The financial cost of the uprising to the former colony amounted to £55 million.

Answer 2

Answer:

Anti Colonial Period/ Moment in Kenya 1952 to 1960.

Explanation:

1. The anti-colonial period in Kenya was a violent revolt conducted by the Mau Mau, who resisted British rule in the country.
2. They resisted British colonial policies of the British Government, thus advocated for the independence of the country, and return of their lands, from which  they had been evacuated from.  
3. Hence, the anti-colonial resistance started from 1952 to 1960, which saw the influx of Mau Mau into Mt. Kenya and Aberdare Forest to fight out the British from the White Highlands.
4. Among those who fought were ex soldier who fought in the 2nd world war.
5. As a result, the British Authorities often faced an attack, and by 1963 they had evacuated from the white highlands. Hence, Kenya gained independence in 1963.

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