Jomo Kenyatta played a pivotal role in Kenya's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. As a leader of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) and a prominent figure in the Mau Mau movement, he galvanized support for the fight against colonial oppression. After being imprisoned for his alleged involvement in the Mau Mau uprising, Kenyatta's status as a symbol of resistance grew, ultimately leading to negotiations for Kenya's independence. His leadership helped unify various factions and laid the groundwork for Kenya's transition to self-governance, culminating in independence in 1963.
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