Jomo Kenyatta, believed to be Mau Mau leader, is convicted

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Updated: 30 Sep 2019

Jomo Kenyatta, believed to be Mau Mau leader, is convicted — Jomo Kenyatta source:https://dingeengoete.blogspot.com

Jomo Kenyatta, the supposed Mau Mau leader, was convicted and sentenced to seven years (through the use of false testimony) in Kenya. Kenyatta and five others were detained at Lodwar, a particularly remote desert army post. Kenyatta’s arrest came shortly after the Lari massacre that happened on 26 March 1953 where close to 100 people were killed and scores of others injured. This happened at Lari in Kiambu region, Kenya when Mau Mau freedom fighters attacked the area. Among the casualties was chief Luka from Lari, who was known for ill treating his own people as an indication of his loyalty to the British government.

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South African History Online. (2013, March 27). Jomo Kenyatta, believed to be Mau Mau leader, is convicted. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0095347

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South African History Online. "Jomo Kenyatta, believed to be Mau Mau leader, is convicted." South African History Online. March 27, 2013. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0095347.