While a few Mau Mau leaders received visible 'rewards' in land and positions, most of them felt and feel betrayed by those they had trusted in pre-Mau Mau days. The feeling of betrayal is rife and ...
He was held in awe in the Meru community as he was one of the lieutenants of Mau Mau leader Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi when the group led a sustained resistance against the British forces.
Mau Mau veterans have backed former Prime Minister ... turned ally—has been aggressively campaigning for him, other key leaders have also thrown their weight behind his bid.