Explore one of the most important but neglected moments in history as I detail this fierce anti-colonial struggle in Kenya called the Mau Mau Rebellion. Learn about the movements origins, its key events, and the enduring impact of the Mau Mau uprising in the fight against British. This video offers a deep dive into the resistance that played a crucial role in Kenya's path to independence as well as the atrocities committed by the British against the Kenyans. Whether you're a history buff or looking to understand more about Africa's liberation movements, this journey into Kenya's past will provide you with valuable insights and a deeper appreciation of the Mau Mau movement.
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Further Resources:
Articles on the Mau Mau Movement:
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE MAU MAU MOVEMENT: THE MOST POPULAR UPRISING IN KENYA by Mwangi Wa-Githumo: Available at https://www.jstor.org/stable/24520300
Revolt and Repression in Kenya: The "Mau Mau" Rebellion, 1952-1960 by John Newsinger: Available at https://www.jstor.org/stable/40402312
The Origins of Mau Mau by David Throup: Available at https://www.jstor.org/stable/723073
Books on the Mau Mau Movement:
Britain's Gulag : The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya by Carolyn Elkins: Available From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Britains-Gulag-Brutal-Empire-Kenya/dp/1844135489
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Origins of the MAU MAU Movement
10:05 The Aims of the MAU MAU Movement
19:45 British BARBARIC Response to Mau Mau Movement
25:50 The Significance of MAU MAU Movement for Kenya's Independence
29:58 My Takeaways From the Mau Mau Movement
