Asked by Ejoke Akpovwa on May 08, 2024

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What Kenyan leader became an international symbol of resistance after being imprisoned based on no evidence for a supposed role in the Mau Mau rebellion?

A) Julius Nyerere
B) Mobutu Sese Seko
C) Patrice Lumumba
D) Frantz Fanon
E) Jomo Kenyatta

Mau Mau Rebellion

A violent conflict that took place in Kenya during the 1950s, pitting colonial forces against Kikuyu tribespeople who formed the Mau Mau, fighting for land and freedom from British rule.

Kenyan Leader

A term referring to the political head or notable figure in the leadership of Kenya, often associated with the President or a prominent activist.

Jomo Kenyatta

A Kenyan anti-colonial activist and politician who became the first President of Kenya, playing a key role in the transition from British colonial rule to independence.

  • Identify the effects of decolonization and the fight for independence across different nations.
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Nidhi MejadiyaMay 12, 2024
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E
Explanation :
Jomo Kenyatta became an international symbol of resistance after being imprisoned for several years based on no evidence for a supposed plot in the Mau Mau rebellion. He later became the first President of Kenya after its independence from British colonial rule.