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My dreadlocks were protected by the court - Koigi wa Wamwere

Koigi wa Wamwere is Kenya’s second longest serving political detainee

Koigi wa Wamwere is Kenya’s second longest serving political detainee, having spent 13 years in the slammer fighting for liberty. He is also one of the heroes of our Second Liberation. The rebel who fearlessly fought governments spoke to JAMES MWANGI

 How did the idea of sporting dreadlocks came about and if Moi was still in power, would you still be having them?

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