Dedan Kimathi Stories

Kenya’s female freedom fighters: The silent heroes of anti-colonial movement
The Conversation  |  Oct 19, 2024

Women and children in the villages knew they were under constant watch from the colonial state and its guards.

Petition filed against 130 individuals set to be feted as heroes on Mashujaa Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2024

The High Court certified the petition, filed by John Nyongesa and the Safari Salama Preservation Foundation, as urgent.

How beatings by city askaris turned hawker Julius Kamau into rights activist
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 09, 2024

He is sad and enraged by the increasing number of cases of abductions in the country, especially by the fact that some some abducted activists are yet...

Makhan Singh's exhibition reveals Asian role in Kenya’s freedom struggle
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 12, 2024

The exhibition’s organiser said they plan to take it to other towns like Malindi, Kisumu, Nakuru and Nyeri.

Dedan Kimathi Day: National hero honoured as family demands to know burial site
Paul Aginnah  |  Feb 18, 2024

Dedan Kimathi Day is marked on February 18 every year - the day when he was hanged at Kamiti Prison in Kiambu 67 years ago.

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