Why Kahuhia village lays claim on Saba Saba

Politician Kenneth Matiba with supporters in Murang'a PHOTO: COURTESY

Kahuhia, Kenya: When the Government detained Kenneth Stanely Njindo Matiba without trial at the Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in 1990 when he and fellow Cabinet minister Charles Rubia for calling for multi-party democracy, it not only affected his life but also altered the living pattern for residents of Kahuhia, village in Murang’a County, historically known for its rebellion against oppression.

While in prison, Mr Matiba was refused medication and he suffered a stroke, which affected half his body and incapacitated him for some time. Later, a multi-party system was instituted and Matiba was released.