Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP)<\/a>, and other opposition figures, urging them to refrain from invoking the Mau Mau legacy in political discourse.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to tell Gachagua, DCP and all the opposition to stop mentioning Mau Mau,\u201d Ndirangu added.<\/p>\n
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Echoing the same sentiments, Mau Mau Children Chairman General Kiambati Jnr criticised politicians for what he termed as selective and opportunistic use of Mau Mau history.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe want to ask politicians to stop uploading Mau Mau history and turning it into political gain. Mau Mau was not for politics but for the independence of this country, and it cuts across all regions. We strongly dissociate ourselves from such activities,\u201d Kiambati Jnr said.<\/p>\n
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He noted that many Mau Mau veterans suffered and died without receiving justice or compensation, accusing some leaders of invoking the movement only when it suits their political narratives, rather than championing the welfare of surviving fighters and their families.<\/p>\n
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In recent years, Rigathi Gachagua and other politicians have often referred to themselves as \u201csons of Mau Mau\u201d to underscore their roots in the Mount Kenya region and associate themselves with the liberation struggle. However, the veterans\u2019 children have now firmly rejected this narrative, calling on leaders to stop appropriating the Mau Mau identity.<\/p>\n
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At the same time, the Mau Mau children appealed to the government to prioritise the welfare of the remaining veterans, noting that many are elderly, in poor health, and in urgent need of support.<\/p>\n
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They urged the state to fast-track compensation and healthcare for the veterans, stressing that recognising and caring for the fighters who secured Kenya\u2019s independence should remain a national priority, free from political manipulation.<\/p>\n
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