Kenya’s Mau Mau History

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete February 11, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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Kenyan historian Chao Tayiana Maina documents the suppressed history of the Mau Mau uprising. Following the death of the last Mau Mau general in February 2026, Maina explains how colonial strategies used to suppress and distort the Mau Mau narrative are being repeated. She argues that these same blueprints are currently being used against protesters in Nairobi and globally. The article highlights the continued relevance of understanding colonial history in the context of contemporary protest movements. The piece emphasizes the importance of remembering and accurately documenting historical events to understand present-day social and political dynamics.