KENYA: The Kikuyu people of Central Kenya have several distinguishing characteristics: They are hardworking, have genetic attachment to land and challenge authority when provoked. Historically ...

“Kikuyu women were emancipated from shackles ... “We are go-getters and independent. We are the last people to have joint accounts with husbands. It’s not good to depend on a man.

The construction of Thogoto Level Four Hospital in Kikuyu is 90% complete ... "We want to bring services closer to our people, that is why I'm anxiously waiting for the completion of that facility ...

A central feature of this revolt was a desire on the part of the Kikuyu, along with some Embu and Meru people, for land taken by the Europeans. The Mau Mau uprising also marked a turning point in ...