By MKT Reporter
A renewed push for historical justice and compensation for Mau Mau descendants gained momentum after a landmark conference in Thika brought together dozens of representatives from all 47 counties.
The five-day conference and seminar, held at the Blue Post Hotel and organized by MMV Associates CLG, attracted descendants of Mau Mau freedom fighters, civil society groups, and stakeholders in the public benefit sector.
The gathering focused on advancing advocacy for descendants of the liberation movement while addressing historical injustices and current socio-economic challenges facing affected families.
According to MMV Associates CLG Director James Njuguna Mahuria, the conference focused on key issues including registration of members under the Public Benefit Organizations Act, engagement with the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority, and possible collaboration with international organizations.
Organizers described the conference as both an administrative and strategic platform aimed at strengthening advocacy structures for Mau Mau descendants seeking recognition and reparations.
At the centre of the movement is Mahuria, who has for years championed compensation and justice for victims of colonial-era abuses and their families. His efforts build on the historic 2013 settlement between the British government and Mau Mau veterans, which compensated a limited number of elderly survivors tortured during the Mau Mau uprising.
However, many descendants were excluded from the compensation framework, prompting renewed campaigns to widen the scope of reparations to include families affected by displacement, land loss, and generational trauma.
Through MMV Associates CLG and affiliated organizations, Mahuria has continued to advocate for expanded recognition of Mau Mau descendants, preservation of liberation struggle history, and inclusion of descendants in national empowerment programs.
The conference ended with several resolutions aimed at formalizing and strengthening the movement’s operations.
Among the resolutions was a decision to engage lawyers Victor Ombongi and Joshua Kiptoo to help streamline engagement rules between the caucus and organizations such as the Mau Mau War Veterans Association and other like-minded entities.
The lawyers are expected to meet Mahuria’s team in Kitale next week to guide the caucus on aligning its operations with the new Public Benefit Organizations law. Ombongi and Kiptoo were part of the team involved in drafting the legislation.
Delegates also resolved to open bank accounts in all the 47 counties to facilitate collection and management of funds for the movement’s activities.
The caucus further announced plans for another major meeting scheduled for May 29 to June 1 at the Blue Post Hotel in Thika, where a key political figure is expected to brief members on issues surrounding monetary and land compensation.
Participants expressed optimism that the renewed organization and legal alignment would strengthen their push for compensation and recognition.
Mahuria said the movement was about ensuring continuity in the struggle for justice.
“The veterans fought for independence. Now their children and grandchildren are fighting for recognition, dignity, and inclusion,” he said.
The involvement of regulatory authorities and legal experts is expected to help formalize the movement within Kenya’s public benefit framework, potentially opening doors for partnerships, funding, and international advocacy.
For many descendants, the campaign represents an effort to secure acknowledgement of sacrifices made during the liberation struggle and ensure future generations benefit from social and economic inclusion tied to that legacy.
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