By Antony Kioko.
The Mau Mau National governing council has declared that their over 20, 000 registered victims won’t vote in any government in the oncoming general elections if President Uhuru Kenyatta doesn’t sign the release of Sh96 Million worth of compensation funds by the European government.
The Mau Mau National governing council has declared that their over 20, 000 registered victims won’t vote in any government in the oncoming general elections if President Uhuru Kenyatta doesn’t sign the release of Sh96 Million worth of compensation funds by the European government.
Led by their Chairman Ngaca Kariuki, the elderly men and
women who addressed the press on said that they fought with the
European government legally demanding compensation for 60 years and
after compensation the President has refused to sign the release of the
funds with no reason.
Kariuki who led a delegation from all over the country said
that they suffered in the hands of the European which led to
destruction of property, injuries and deaths of parents and their
siblings due to the fight for freedom.
The group noted with concern that the European assembly
passed the compensation of the victims worth 96 million which was also
passed by the Kenyan parliament but the President has continued to
withhold the money and alleges that it is only Sh9.6 million which was
released.
On the other hand, Nyanza regional Mau Mau Chairman Omite
Nyanchoka said that they will not allow their funds to be utilized
instead of compensating the elderly victims and the deceased’ siblings
who should be living a good life.
He added that they demand for the funds to be released and
that there will be no voting without receiving their funds. He added
that the home guards were already compensated led by the Mau Mau
coordinator Gitu Wakahengeri.
General Kabaka, an elderly from Kirinyaga County reiterated
that he suffered in the hands of the colonialists adding that his
children and fellow fighters were murdered after they failed to kneel
before the European and call them Sir.
He has urged the government to fast track the operation to
ensure he enjoys his last days on earth due to his age. Kabaka said that
they should be appreciated during the oncoming Jamhuri Day
celebrations.The group resolved to continue fighting for their compensation until their last days.
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