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When a British soldier was hanged for killing his cook

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Peter Harold Poole was hanged on August 18, 1960. [File, Standard]

A few months ago, Kenyans were elated that freedom was coming on account of change of guard following a highly contested presidential election.

Yesterday, as a consequence of the new administration, a fresh agreement was signed solidifying the ties Kenya and Britain have enjoyed since 1963.

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