Guide Note:
The Mau Mau Uprising was a rebellion by Kenyans against the British that lasted from 1952 to 1959.
Fast Facts:
- The word "Mau Mau" was given to the uprising; origin unknown
- Lasted from 1952 to 1959
- Mau Mau uprising was due to British rule and land policies
- Jomo Kenyatta jailed for implied connection the the Mau Mau
- State of Emergency ended in 1960
- Kenya gained independence in 1963