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1936-2011 / Kenya - Kiambu, Nairobi and Lamu

Wambui Otieno

Mau Mau’s Daughter who kept fighting for freedom

As a schoolgirl in colonial Kenya, Wambui Otieno took a secret oath and entered the dangerous world of Mau Mau resistance. Her struggle continued through detention, independence and battles for women’s rights, democracy and dignity.

Wambui Otieno

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01The Secret Oath3 min
02The City Underground3 min
03Freedom Was Not the End3 min

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