Mûkami Kîmathi (1930 - 2023) was Dedan Kîmathi's wife, a mother and grandmother was actively involved in the struggle for independence and played a significant role in supporting her husband's activities. She faced imprisonment and harassment from the British colonial authorities due to her involvement in the Mau Mau movement.
Field-Marshal Mûthoni wa Kîrîma (born 1931) is a retired top-ranking female fighter in the Kenya Land and Freedom Army of the Mau Mau Uprising in the 1950s. Few Mau Mau women became active fighters, and Muthoni is the only woman to have attained the Mau Mau rank of field-marshal.
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7 May 2023
Field Marshal Dedan Kîmathi Wa Waciûri
In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi Waciûri, a senior military and spiritual leader in Kenya's fight for independence from British colonial rule. As the leader of the Mau Mau Uprising, Kimathi galvanized the Kikuyu people with his passion, strategic acumen, and unyielding spirit. Despite being captured and executed in 1957, his contributions to Kenya's struggle for freedom continue to inspire generations. Join us as we explore the complex life of this anti-colonial revolutionary, whose actions and ideologies continue to shape discussions about independence, identity, and the ongoing process of decolonization. To learn more, please listen and share!
30 Apr 2023
Mûrathi Kairîtu
Mûrathi Kairetu is a story of a girl who was a seer/prophet, who appears in the late 1940s. With special messages from "Ngai", she played a critical part in the resistance movement in Kenya. Little is known or talked about her and her story is told in the book "Ûrathi wa Cege wa Kîbirû". To learn about her prophesies, listen and enjoy.
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