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Independence heroes, heroines deserve place in Mashujaa Museum

Mau Mau war veteran Gitu Wa Kahengeri, displays a title deed after being issued by President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

On December 12, 2021, while celebrating his last Jamhuri Day as president, Uhuru Kenyatta’s speech symbolism was to set ground for aspects of his legacy; constructing history. He is the first president to openly acknowledge the value of history, and the Mau Mau War, to national development. Castigating those who denigrate history, he answered questions in the minds of people who wondered about the ‘secretive’ construction at Uhuru Garden along Langata Road.

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