Mekatilili wa Menza, a Giriama woman who led a significant resistance against British colonial rule in Kenya at the beginning of the 20th century. Facing the encroachment of colonial policies like forced labor and taxation, Mekatilili, considered a prophetess by her people, rallied the Giriama community, especially women, through powerful oratory and cultural practices like the Kifudu dance. Despite facing arrests and exile, her spirit of defiance persisted, inspiring continued resistance and solidifying her legacy as a symbol of anti-colonial struggle and female leadership in Kenyan history.