Mau Mau Uprising

The Mau Mau Uprising, occurring between 1952 and 1960 in Kenya, was a rebellion mainly by the Kikuyu people against British colonial rule and land policies. They sought independence and land rights, feeling marginalized and oppressed under colonial governance. The movement involved guerrilla warfare and violence, prompting a brutal response from the British authorities, including mass arrests and military operations. The uprising played a significant role in Kenya's path toward independence in 1963, highlighting struggles for self-determination and ending colonial domination.