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Melissa Chemam with RFI

Kenya celebrates 60th year of independence and the role of Mau Mau rebels

Gitu wa Kahengeri, secretary general of the Mau Mau War Veterans Association. © Albane Thirouard / RFI

Sixty years ago, Kenya gained independence after 68 years of British rule. It came after a decade of fighting, between 1952 and 1960,thanks to the Mau Mau rebellion. These freedom fighters, after decades of controversy on their use of violence, are now celebrated as heroes.

Kenya's President William Ruto arrived at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi where the country’s 60th 'Jamuhuri Day' celebrations are ongoing.

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