Dedan Kimathi Freedom Fighter Poem by Charles Murage

Dedan Kimathi Freedom Fighter



proceeding in NYERI high court
BRITISH COLONEL REGIME: STATE COUNCIL: -
'Dedan kimathi wachiuri from Nyandarua jungle, alias prime minister of no fixed address, you are charged that on the night of 21st oct at or near Ihururu you are found in possession of firearm namely revolver, do you plead guilty or not guilty? '

Resilience Dedan Kimathi Wachiuri remains silent.

The high court Nyeri executed Kimathi to death.
The canvas covered wooden tower was constructed outside the court. The following early morning Dedan Kimathi was hanged and body later buried at Kamiti prisons.
were it not for the London court, the colonials in Kenya were on opinion Dedan Kimathi be hanged on gathered public to shame Africans.

Thursday, December 17, 2020
Topic(s) of this poem: colonialism
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chinedu Dike 17 December 2020

Really a poignant and interesting piece, well articulated and nicely put together.

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