As part of the CHY4U World History unit on African Resistance Movements, Grade 12 Student Liam Short explores the role of Jomo Kenyatta; the revered "Burning Spear" and the inaugural President of Kenya. From his early days as a vocal advocate for African land rights and self-governance in the face of British colonial rule, to his leadership during the intense Mau Mau uprising and his eventual imprisonment, Kenyatta's path to power was fraught with challenge. Join us as we examine the political shrewdness, unyielding determination, and unifying spirit that enabled Kenyatta to steer Kenya towards independence, forging a new nation from diverse communities and leaving an indelible mark on its history. Sources used for this episode: A Brief History on Kenya | KENYA Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Japan, https://www.kenyarep-jp.com/en/kenya/history/. Accessed 5 May 2025. Maathai, Wangari. “The Colonisation of Kenya - Black History Month 2025.” Black History Month UK, 28 June 2020, https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/african-history/the-colonisation-of-kenya/. Accessed 5 May 2025. “The Vision of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta: Economic Development, Unity, and Pan-Africanism.” Black History Month UK, 17 March 2023, https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/african-history/the-vision-of-mzee-jomo- kenyatta-economic-development-unity-and-pan-africanism/. Accessed 5 May 2025. "Who Was Jomo Kenyatta, And What Was His Role In Kenya's Independence?" Learn About Kenya, https://learnaboutkenya.com/who-was-jomo-kenyatta-and-what-was-his-role-in-kenyas- independence/.:contentReference[oaicite:172]{index=172} "Jomo Kenyatta's Contributions to Nation-Building in Kenya." Living Loving Kenya, https://livinglovingkenya.com/jomo-kenyattas-contributions-to-nation-building-in-kenya/