The 91-year-old Mau Mau veteran disclosed that she consented to have her hair shaved, categorically stating that she believed it was an important time for a makeover. I now feel like a young girl," Field marshal Muthoni stated. Muthoni concluded by emphasising that she resorted to shaving her head to signify that Kenya had finally gained full independence. "Dreadlocks were the hairstyle associated with the Mau Mau while fighting in the forest as they barely had time to properly groom their hair, making it to lock," Muthoni concluded. After a closed-door meeting at her home in Pembe Tatu estate, Kamakwa in Nyeri Town, the former first lady performed the shaving ceremony.

Source: Daily Nation April 06, 2022 08:34 UTC