The Decolonization Of Kenya
Historical Background
Decolonization Process
Impact
Economics
Current Status
Maps
Historical Background
Britain interested in land, made Kenya it’s own colony in 1895
Opposition (1940)
British were opposed by a group called the Mau Mau, which was a secret society
The Mau Mau was made up of Kikuyu’s
This ethnic group made up 20% of the population
Were the most educated and wealthy ethnic group in Kenya
Were angry that the British came and took their land, so they began invading their settlements (1952)
The violence was two sided, and the duel lasted four years
13,000+ Mau Mau’s were killed
Britain finally gives up their reign of Kenya (1963), A Kikuyu takes over as prime minister
Hola massacre
Kenyans: 11 killed + dozens hurt in prison camps during the Mau Mau rebellion
British officials ran prison camps for suspected rebels, claiming that their deaths were for other reasons
Historical Background
Decolonization Process
Impact
Economics
Current Status
Maps