colonial rule Stories

Kenya’s 1950 Kolloa massacre: Britain won’t own up to its colonial violence but communities need closure
Kenya’s 1950 Kolloa massacre: Britain won’t own up to its colonial violence but communities need closure
The Conversation  |  Aug 15, 2025

Armed soldiers killed at least 29 civilian members of Dini ya Msambwa, a spiritual and anti-colonial movement in Kenya active around what is now West...

Why Kenyans celebrate Madaraka Day: Honouring struggles, freedom, and spirit of self-rule
Why Kenyans celebrate Madaraka Day: Honouring struggles, freedom, and spirit of self-rule
Amina Wako  |  Jun 01, 2025

Madaraka Day is marked with official national celebrations, usually held in a selected county each year and presided over by the President.

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