British Colonialism in Kenya, or: “We want the whole world to …
WEBJun 12, 2020 · The Museum of British Colonialism (MBC) is a digital platform that challenges the official history of British colonialism in Kenya and other countries. Learn about the Mau Mau freedom struggle, the colonial violence, the land policy and the repatriation of colonial materials from London museums.
Kenya Colony - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the history of Kenya as a British colony from 1920 to 1963, and the struggle for independence led by Jomo Kenyatta and the Mau Mau movement. Find out how Kenya became a self-governing dominion and later a republic after gaining independence.
Navigating History: Unraveling the British Empire Through Maps
WEBApr 8, 2024 · From the Indian Mutiny of 1857 to the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya, these maps tell stories of defiance and resilience in the face of imperial oppression.
East Africa Protectorate - Wikipedia
WEBA British protectorate in the African Great Lakes from 1895 to 1920, covering the area of present-day Kenya. It was administered by the Foreign Office, the Colonial Office and the East Africa Syndicate, and faced conflicts with local tribes and colonial powers.
Kenya - Colonial History, Wildlife, Culture | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · At first the European settlers of Kenya opposed closer union with the other territories because they feared African domination, but, in light of the British government’s determination on this issue, they agreed by the late 1920s to a compromise that would protect their political status in Kenya.
White Highlands - Wikipedia
WEBThe White Highlands is an area in the central uplands of Kenya, where European settlers lived from 1902 to 1961. Learn about the exploration, settlement, alienation and end of reservation of the region, and its impact on the indigenous communities.
Kenya Colony - British Empire
WEBAfter the war there were further calls by the British white settler community to convert Kenya into a Crown Colony with more rights for the settlers. The British government was keen to reduce its expenditures at the end of the First World War and so granted this right in …
Britain and the Scramble for East Africa | | Africa at LSE - LSE Blogs
WEBOct 24, 2016 · Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. LSE’s Jonas Fossli Gjersø examines the reasons behind Britain annexation of modern-day Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. By the end of the 19 th century, Britain had amassed an enormous colonial empire in Africa.
Kenya - British East Africa, Colonization, Wildlife | Britannica
WEBSep 14, 2024 · Learn how Kenya became part of the British East Africa Company and later a protectorate of the British government. Explore the geography, wildlife, and colonial history of this East African country.
6 British Kenya: The Short Life of the New Imperialism - Oxford …
WEBThis chapter examines the history of the empire of British Kenya. It explains that the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya was under British rule during the period from 1920 to 1963. It discusses the Nandi people's war of attrition against the encroaching British Empire and the shooting of Nandi supreme chief Koitalel Arap Samoei by Richard ...