Books Kenya's Freedom Struggle: The Dedan Kimathi Papers  by Maina Wa Kinyatti

"Kenya's Freedom Struggle: The Dedan Kimathi Papers," edited by Maina wa Kinyatti with a foreword by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, is a significant historical work that presents the writings and correspondence of Dedan Kimathi, one of the central leaders of the Mau Mau uprising against British colonial rule in Kenya. The book compiles key documents that shed light on Kimathi's role, philosophy, and leadership during Kenya's liberation struggle in the 1950s.

This collection offers insights into the Mau Mau movement's strategies, motivations, and the broader anti-colonial resistance. It highlights Kimathi's brilliance in organization and communication, portraying his determination and the guerilla fighters' resilience. The papers serve as an important source for understanding Kenya’s fight for freedom from colonial oppression through the perspective of one of its principal revolutionaries.