Books The Makers Of Kenya's History :- Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi Wachiuri

Dedan Kimathi is a story of the man who is now almost universally accepted as the true symbol of Kenya’s liberation struggle. A warrior and military strategist to boot, Dedan Kimathi rose through the ranks to become the overall leader of the Mau Mau freedom fighters.

Since his death at the heart of the struggle, he has acquired, in the minds of many, legendary and mythical qualities.

After a short stint working as an “untrained teacher,” between 1947 and 1949 Kimathi joined the Kenya African Union (KAU), the first national political party in Kenya, and served as a secretary for the Ol Kalou branch. From working in this branch, Kimathi became involved with the Mahimu committee who played a central role in transforming and spreading the practice of oathing within the Mau Mau movement.