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Colonialists were terrorists, honour Mau Mau veterans

There are two types of shujaas. One advocated for independence gained through constitutional means, and the other waged a liberation war. The stories of the constitutional side have often been told and glorified. The other side -- the Mau Mau story -- does not get the same attention.

In fact, the most misunderstood, misrepresented and misjudged shujaa is the Mau Mau warrior. The history of the military wing of the freedom struggle is an intriguing story that deserves to be told.  

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