ABOUT THIS EPISODE
On October 7th, 1952, the killing of Chief Waruhiu set in motion one of the most pivotal moments in Kenya’s history—the State of Emergency and the brutal war that followed in the forests. In this episode, we unpack the rebellion, the counterinsurgency, and the lasting scars of the Mau Mau war.
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