Former freedom fighters and descendants launch research and documentation centre
MMV Associates CLG Chief Executive Officer Ms Emmah Kasis handing over a document to lawyer Victor Ombongi yesterday. Photos/Courtesy
The former freedom fighters caucus; MMV Associates CLG will have access to documents and historical records with members having access to The National Archives for research
By DMS
A caucus of former freedom fighters and their descendants yesterday officially began operations from government premises at the Kenya National Archives in Nairobi, marking a new phase in efforts to organize, document, and preserve the legacy of Kenya’s liberation struggle.
The group, operating under MMV Associates CLG and led by Director General James Njuguna Mahuria, has taken over office space at the National Archives in the city centre.
The move establishes a formal base for coordination of veterans’ affairs and historical documentation activities involving members drawn from across all 47 counties.
During the launch, the caucus appointed a Chief Executive Officer to oversee daily operations of the organization, which claims a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Ms Emmah Kasis was sworn into office by a team of lawyers led by Joshua Kiptoo, in a ceremony witnessed by some members of the group.
Following the swearing-in, the legal team, which included advocates V. Ombongi and C. Cherono, briefed members on the organization’s transition and alignment with the Public Benefits Organizations framework.
They outlined the legal and administrative requirements expected under the new law, emphasizing compliance as the group formalizes its structure.
Mahuria said the establishment of the office within the National Archives is intended to strengthen coordination among various former freedom fighters’ associations and ensure better organization of their activities.
He added that one of the key priorities remains the adequate compensation of veterans and their descendants, an issue the caucus says it continues to pursue collectively.
The centre will function as a central hub for collecting, preserving, and documenting historical materials, including testimonies, records, and other archival content linked to freedom fighters and their families. It is expected to address long-standing gaps in documentation and improve access to verified historical information.
According to Mahuria, the facility will also serve as a coordination point for research activities involving liberation movements and veterans’ groups.
The documentation centre is expected to standardize the preservation of historical records and strengthen institutional memory by bringing together fragmented archives. It will also support academic research and public education on Kenya’s struggle for independence.
Mahuria noted that the initiative is designed to ensure that future generations have access to accurate records of the country’s liberation history. He added that the centre will play a key role in preserving the legacy of freedom fighters by safeguarding official documentation and facilitating structured research.
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