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To become a member of the Mau Mau's you had to eaither stand against a wall and have a knife thrown at you or be beaten up by five of the toughest members without retaliating.
There are a lot of myths about how the Mau Mau initiated people, but the reality is that nobody knows. If you want to think something interesting then look up the "Kaberichia cocktail".
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What was the secret society of Kikuyu farmers called?
The secret society of Kikuyu farmers was called the Mau Mau. It was a militant nationalist group in Kenya that opposed British colonial rule. The Mau Mau rebellion was a significant part of Kenya's struggle for independence.
Who were the Mau Mau in Kenya?
The "Mau Mau" were insurgents who fought against British colonial rule in 1950s Kenya: the exact derivation, and even precise meaning, of the term "Mau Mau" is contested. What is pretty certain, however, is that the leadership of the movement regarded it as the military wing of the Central Committee of the Kenya African Union: members called themselves the "Kenya Land and Freedom Army"(KLFA). Some believe "Mau Mau" was an anagram of "Uma! Uma!" - "Get out! Get out"; others think the term may have been an acronym of the Swahili "Mzungu Aende Ulaya, Muafrika Apate Uhuru" - "Let the foreigner leave, let the African regain freedom."The Mau Mau was Kikuyu dominated, and mainly active in the Aberdare and Mount Kenya Forest areas. That stated, just as many Kikuyu opposed the Mau Mau as supported them: many Kikuyu served in the various government forces who fought the Mau Mau - eg Kings African Rifles (6 battalions), the Kenya Police, and the "Kikuyu Guard" (30,000 strong).The Mau Mau insurgency (or as it has variously been called "rebellion", "emergency", "uprising", "revolt", "war" etc) was complex: part "Jacquerie", or peasant uprising, demanding land reform; part social/ cultural movement asserting black African identity; part nationalist rebellion demanding self-determination for black Kenyans, and part just a plain old fashioned demand for fairness and justice in the face of a dominant, and extremely racist, white colonial elite. Others assert that it was really just an intra-Kikuyu "civil war" which, inevitably, "overspilled" and caused "collateral damage". The campaign lasted from 1952 to about 1956/7, although Mau Mau cells were still active even after Kenyan independence in 1963.The exact significance and importance of the Mau Mau is also contested - some argue that Mau Mau activities delayed full independence because of the fears engendered about the likely stability of a Kenyan state in which such a movement existed. The contrary view is that it heightened awareness of the gross inequalities of white rule in Kenya, and made the British authorities more inclined to consider seriously the legitimate aspirations of Kenyan nationalists.The modern revisionist view tends to regard the Mau Mau as part of the mainstream of legitimate national liberation movements active against the colonial powers of the post World War Two era.The Mau Mau period was characterised by extreme brutality - atrocities were committed by both sides. The RAF bombed forest areas where Mau Mau groups operated; summary trials and executions of Mau Mau were frequent (over 1,000 hangings; usually public, employing mobile gallows), and torture and abuse of Mau Mau suspects was severe. Of the 11,000+ Mau Mau dead probably a third died in captivity - of starvation, disease, or as a result of torture/ abuse.On the other hand, to put this in context, it should be noted that Mau Mau actions were often directed at civilians, and were always atrocious - the overwhelming majority of the approx 2,500 killed by them were black Kenyans, often women and children, usually hacked to death with machetes. This does not, of course, legitimise the worst atrocities of the British authorities, but does, to some extent, make them more explicable - it was a dirty little war fought in a corner of the British Empire where almost Medieval norms pertained.The Mau Mau was a "secret society" demanding "oaths" of its adherents; the superstitions of usually illiterate peasants were exploited ruthlessly in order to ensure group loyalty, and coercion of an extreme form was used to "silence" Kikuyu, Embu and Meru people who were less than enthusiastic about "the cause" - thousands "disappeared", and have never been properly accounted for! This partly explains the reluctance of many educated Kenyans today to support revisionist historians' assertions that the Mau Mau conducted a legitimate campaign of national liberation against colonial oppression.It was never as simple as that: some assert the Mau Mau were really more of a "throwback" to pre-colonial times; an outbreak of a certain strand of Kikuyu "exceptionalism" and aggressive self-assertion, attempting to ensure that certain ancient "tribal" interest groups held the upper hand in a post independence Kenya.
Who were the Mau Mau of Kenya?
The Mau Mau were a militant nationalist group that emerged in Kenya during the 1950s, primarily composed of the Kikuyu people. They fought against British colonial rule and land dispossession, seeking independence and social justice for indigenous Kenyans. The movement was characterized by guerrilla warfare, and it sparked a violent uprising known as the Mau Mau Uprising from 1952 to 1960. Although the rebellion was ultimately suppressed, it played a crucial role in Kenya's eventual independence in 1963.
What was the movement in Kenya?
One of the major movements in Kenya was the Mau Mau uprising, which was a rebellion against British colonial rule in the 1950s. The movement aimed to secure land and freedom for the Kikuyu people and other ethnic groups fighting against British domination. The Mau Mau rebellion had a significant impact on Kenya's path to independence.
A goal of both the boxer Rebellion in china and the Mau Mau movement in Kenya was to?
gain independence from the caniving European settlers
What gang was nicky cruz in?
he was in the mau maus. they origin from NYC in the Bronx.
How did nicky cruz meet the Mau Maus?
at a funfair
When did nicky cruz leave the mau maus?
Nicky Cruz left the Mau Maus gang in 1964 after a transformative experience during a Christian revival meeting. He felt a calling to change his life and ultimately became an evangelist, sharing his story and helping others find faith. His departure marked a significant turning point in his life, leading him away from gang violence and toward a mission of outreach and redemption.
Who did the mau maus fight against?
They fought against the British .
When was August Mau born?
August Maus was born on 1915-02-07.
When did August Mau die?
August Maus died on 1996-09-28.
Where are those mau maus who converted to Christianity now?
Only God knows
How long was Nicky Cruz in a gang for?
Nicky Cruz was involved in gang activities for about three years during the late 1950s. He was a member of the Mau Maus, a violent gang in New York City. His life took a dramatic turn when he encountered a preacher, which ultimately led him to leave the gang and pursue a life dedicated to helping others.
What was the name of the group Nicky Cruz was part of?
They called themselves the "Mau maus" after another group.
What are facts about nicky cruz?
Nicky as a child was brutally abused by his parents his mum was a devil worshiper and his father was a witch doctorWhen he was about 16 his mother and father sent him to live with his older brother, who was married. He moved out of his brothers place just 2 months after, then he was holding people at knife point just to get money to pay his rent.Soon after he joined the vicious gang, called the Mau Maus, the leader was killed, then the deputy leader was taken to jail. The Gang decided that it was time Nicky was in charge, so they made him leader.27 people we killed by the Mau Maus while Nicky was in the gang!!
What are two facts about nicky cruz?
Nicky as a child was brutally abused by his parents his mum was a devil worshiper and his father was a witch doctorWhen he was about 16 his mother and father sent him to live with his older brother, who was married. He moved out of his brothers place just 2 months after, then he was holding people at knife point just to get money to pay his rent.Soon after he joined the vicious gang, called the Mau Maus, the leader was killed, then the deputy leader was taken to jail. The Gang decided that it was time Nicky was in charge, so they made him leader.27 people we killed by the Mau Maus while Nicky was in the gang!!
Are the Mau Maus still around?
Yes, and they are currently involved in the civil war going on in the Republic of Congo
