Podcast: The Return of forgotten warriors: Dedan Kimathi and The Lion of Gaza - African Roots

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History written immediately often leaves many vital figures out, and only after a few years does their absence stand out. We look at two men, Dedan Kimathi and Ngungunyane, who fought colonialism, why their memories were left to fade, and why great efforts have been made to remember them.

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Chapters:
01:12 - Who was Dedan Kimathi?
03:05 - Why was British rule over Kenya so hated?
04:35 - How did the British govern Kenya?
06:44 - Who were the Mau Mau?
09:45 - What was the guerilla war like?
11:50 - Why was Kimathi controversial?
16:58 - Break
18:35 - What was the Gaza Empire?
19:14 - How did Ngungunyane’s come to power?
22:10 - Why did Ngungunyane at first try to appease Portuguese colonialists?
24:30 - What lead to the Lion of Gaza’s downfall?