"The book also seeks to expose the unfair treatment the warrior, who had risen to the rank of paramount chief (Muthamaki), was subjected to by the colonial operatives he had warmly welcomed and defended when his people were of a mind to chase the foreigners out of the country. 
That, and the need to help his children and the future members of the family understand and be proud of their roots, is his motivation.
Waiyaki wa Hinga is said in many history books to have been killed by the colonial government officers at Kibwezi in 1892.
Waiyaki wa Hinga is said in many history books to have been killed by the colonial government officers at Kibwezi in 1892.
The muthamaki had been arrested and sentenced to detention in Kibwezi after a scuffle between him and an officer of the colonial government called Purkiss at Fort Smith in present-day Kiambu County.
Some accounts have it that Waiyaki was buried alive, in an upside-down position, in revenge after Mau Mau subjected a settler to similar treatment in Nyeri.
This book comes with some fresh, interesting revelations.
This book comes with some fresh, interesting revelations.
For starters, while Waiyaki is thought to have hailed from the Kikuyu community, the book traces the warrior-king’s roots to the Masai of Laikipia. "
Photo of Waiyaki obtained from the National Museums of Kenya.
Write up extract Nairobi law monthly
The book is available.
Photo of Waiyaki obtained from the National Museums of Kenya.
Write up extract Nairobi law monthly
The book is available.
Link to Saturday's thread on Mūthìgi.
https://twitter.com/AgikuyuWomen/status/1456883890027696129?t=U_c9Jnfg2H7XwyFjcMiqhA&s=19
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