Mau Mau Veteran Kiambati wa Njora Dies at 106
Family members said Kiambati passed away on Tuesday at his home in Ngorika, Ol Kalou, in Nyandarua County. His son, Maina Kiambati, confirmed that he died of old age
By : Mweru Mbugua
Kiambati wa Njora, regarded as the last surviving member of the 12 Mau Mau generals who led the armed struggle against British colonial rule, has died at the age of 106
Family members said Kiambati passed away on Tuesday at his home in Ngorika, Ol Kalou, in Nyandarua County. His son, Maina Kiambati, confirmed that he died of old age
The family added that his body has been moved to Umash Funeral Home in Nakuru ahead of burial arrangements
Kiambati was among the prominent Mau Mau commanders whose operations were largely based in Nyandarua during Kenya’s fight for independence. His role in the liberation struggle earned him recognition as one of the key figures in the resistance against colonial rule
In his later years, Kiambati spoke openly about the challenges faced by Mau Mau veterans, many of whom live in poverty. He consistently called for greater recognition, support, and dignity for those who sacrificed for Kenya’s freedom
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Family members said that just days before his death, Kiambati spent time with his children and grandchildren during a memorial service held on Saturday for a grandchild who died 10 years ago
His death marks the end of an era in Kenya’s independence history, closing the chapter on one of the last living links to the Mau Mau leadership
