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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 4 MIN

When Kenya Forced Britain to Confront Itself

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

The Mau Mau Uprising (1952–1960), was one of the most important and most hidden anti-colonial movements in Africa. It was not a rebellion of armies, but of ordinary people who refused to live without dignity.Their courage shook an empire and led Kenya toward independence.

The Mau Mau Uprising (1952–1960), was one of the most important and most hidden anti-colonial movements in Africa. It was not a rebellion of armies, but of ordinary people who refused to live without dignity.Their courage shook an empire and led Kenya toward independence.

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