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This text critiques the foundational myths of Kenya’s independence, arguing that the nation was built on strategic historical erasures and the betrayal of radical revolutionaries. It explores how the post-colonial elite, led by Jomo Kenyatta, marginalized or assassinated true freedom fighters like Dedan Kimathi, Pio Gama Pinto, and JM Kariuki to maintain a conservative status quo. These sources suggest that official narratives and public monuments purposefully sanitize the violent struggle for land and justice to protect the interests of those who inherited colonial power. By examining the tragic fates of the Kapenguria Six and other dissidents, the author illustrates a systematic shift from collective li ...