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What are the various interpretation of the 'mau mau' insurgency?
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∙ 12y ago
There are two that I can think of. From the Kenyan perspective (the Kikuyu one in particular) the Mau Mau are national heroes because they fought against occupation of their land by white British settlers. They actually did this for survival as their culture and way of life was under attack: in many Kenyan communities, land is a big part of the community's culture.
The British settlers saw the Mau Mau as terrorists. The Mau Mau were responsible for a few gruesome attacks on settlers but this does not come close to matching the brutality dealt on the Kikuyu community by the colonial government.
Mau Mau fighters are now officially recognized as national heroes by the Kenyan government and are remembered during the national holiday "Heroes Day". There is also a bronze statue of a famous Mau Mau fighter, Dedan Kimathi, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya.
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What date did the maus maus start in?
The Mau Mau Uprising of 1952 to 1960 was an insurgency by Kenyans against British colonial rule. The core of the resistance was formed by members of the Kikuyu etthnic group, along with smaller numbers of Embu and Meru. The uprising failed militarily, though it hastened Kenyan independence and motivated Africans in other countries to fight against colonial rule. It created a rift between the white colonial community in Kenya and the Home Office in London that set the stage for Kenyan independence in 1963. It is sometimes called the Mau Mau Rebellion or the Mau Mau Revolt, and, in official documents, the Kenya Emergency.The name Mau Mau for the rebel movement was not coined by the movement itself - they called themselves Muingi ("The Movement"), Muigwithania ("The Understanding"), Muma WA Uiguano ("The Oath of Unity") or simply "The KCA", after the Kikuyu Central Association that created the impetus for the insurgency. Veterans of the independence movement referred to themselves as the "Land and Freedom Army" in English.See the link below for more information.
When was The Mau-Mau's created?
The Mau-Mau's was created in 1978.
When did Mau Mau Uprising happen?
Mau Mau Uprising happened in 1952.
When did Gallery Mau Mau end?
Gallery Mau Mau ended in 1998.
When was Gallery Mau Mau created?
Gallery Mau Mau was created in 1996.
Is a mau mau clothing?
No, Mau Mau was an African secret terrorist society in Kenya
What does the term Mau Mau refer to?
Mau Mau refers to a particular warring tribe in Africa.
What African country did the mau mau rebellion occur?
The Mau-Mau rebellion occurred in Kenya
What actors and actresses appeared in Mau-Mau - 1955?
The cast of Mau-Mau - 1955 includes: Chet Huntley as Narrator
What are the ratings and certificates for Mau Mau - 1992?
Mau Mau - 1992 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:16 (f) (w)
What were the goals of the mau mau?
The Mau Mau rebellion of 1952-1956 aimed at permitting native Africans to gain access to land in the Kenya Highlands which had been given to white settlers. Some elements of the Mau Mau movement were seeking independence for Kenya, then a British colony; much of the Mau Mau movement was for access to land.
Was mau mau uprising violent?
Yes, the Mau -Mau uprising was extremely violent . They slaughtered many African farmers as well as whites.
