Harry Thuku

Harry Thuku

Date of Birth: 1895

Country: Kenya

Colonisers Fought Against: United Kingdom

Lead Group: East African Association (EAA), Kikuyu Central Association (KCA), Kikuyu Provincial Association (KPA)

War/Rebellion: Involved in early nationalist movements, led to 1922 Nairobi protest

Years of War/Rebellion: 1921-mid 1940s

Punishment Given: Arrested and deported to Kismayu in 1922, exiled in Northern Kenya from 1922-1930 [1][2][3][4].

Nature of Death: Natural causes

Date of Death: June 14, 1970

Heroic Significance: Considered a pioneer of modern African nationalism in Kenya. Played a crucial role in the early Kenyan independence movement, founding and leading key political organizations. His activism inspired many to join the struggle against colonial oppression. Early contributions to the fight for Kenyan rights and independence remain significant [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

Citations: [1] https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/harry-thuku [2] https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/thuku-harry-1895-1970/ [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Thuku [4] https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/1144015723/why-harry-thuku-s-legacy-faded-out [5] https://nation.africa/kenya/news/harry-thuku-the-freedom-fighter-who-turned-traitor-3435466 [6] https://academic.oup.com/jsh/article/57/1/128/7180937 [7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mau_Mau_rebellion