Mau Mau Veterans turn to Ruto for Justice in fresh push for colonial compensation
James Njuguna Mahuria addressing the media on Friday.
By MKT Reporter
The Mau Mau War Veterans Association has endorsed President William Ruto as its new patron, signaling a major realignment as the group renews its campaign for justice over colonial-era injustices.
The decision was unanimously reached during the association’s Annual General Meeting at Kakamega Golf Club Hotel, where more than 650 delegates backed the President to assume the influential role previously held by the late Raila Odinga.
Led by Director James Njuguna Mahuria, the veterans said they were confident Ruto would champion their long-standing grievances, particularly compensation claims against the British government for land dispossession, torture, and other abuses suffered during Kenya’s struggle for independence.
“Delegates have resolved that President Ruto be their patron following the demise of Raila,” Mahuria said, adding that the move is intended to strengthen their engagement with the current administration.
The Mau Mau fighters, who waged a fierce rebellion against British colonial rule in the 1950s, have for decades sought recognition and restitution. While a landmark settlement was reached in 2013 between the British government and a group of Kenyan claimants over torture claims, many veterans argue that broader issues—especially land restitution and compensation for families—remain unresolved.
The association now hopes that aligning with the government will inject fresh momentum into claims they say run into trillions of shillings. Mahuria noted that the President, alongside senior political figures including Rigathi Gachagua, Musalia Mudavadi, and Kipchumba Murkomen, will play a key role in advancing the cause through their caucus, MMV Associates CLG.
Beyond compensation, the veterans are also positioning themselves as advocates for national unity. The association revealed plans to involve religious leaders in mediating rising political tensions and fostering dialogue across the country.
The endorsement places the Mau Mau War Veterans Association at a critical intersection of historical justice and modern politics, as it seeks both closure for past injustices and influence in shaping Kenya’s future.
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