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Was Mahatma Gandhi hero or villain for Africa?

By Njoroge Kinuthia

On October 2, the world observed the International Day of Non-Violence and the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the celebrated father of satyagraha – non-violent struggle against tyranny. Gandhi is reputed for spearheading non-violent civil disobedience against apartheid South Africa and leading India’s struggle for independence.

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