Mau Mau veteran Field Marshal Muthoni WA Kirima having her locks shaved by Mama Ngina Kenyatta. The news that the five-foot long dreadlocks the only female Mau Mau Field Marshal had kept for 70 years had been cut sparked outrage on social media platforms. Mau Mau Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima. Mr Joram Njora, alias General Kiambati, one of the remaining Mau Mau generals, said he was surprised by news that Ms Muthoni had shaved. Speaking on telephone from Nyandarua County, the 100-year-old father of 10, said she had vowed not to cut her hair until the government honours Mau Mau freedom fighters and freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi’s remains are found.

Source: Standard Digital April 07, 2022 12:14 UTC