Kenyans Earn Right to Sue British Government for Abuses During the Colonial Era

Telegraph (UK)

The judgement at the High Court came after a two-week hearing in July on allegations that Jane Muthoni Mara, Paulo Muoka Nzili and Wambugu Wa Nyingi were subjected to torture and sexual mutilation during the Mau Mau uprising against British rule in Kenya during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Supporters of the Kenyans wept when they heard the judgement, although the claimants themselves were not in court. Their lawyer Martyn Day hailed the ruling. "This is a historic judgement today which will have repercussions for years to come. Our three clients are delighted, it's a great shame they're not with us today". 

Kenyans Seek British Compensation for Colonial Abuses

AlJazeeraEnglish

 

The British high court in London will decide on Friday, whether a case brought by a group of elderly Kenyans will continue. The court has access to more than eight thousand secret files, and is considering if too much time has passed to hold a fair trial. They are seeking compensation for abuses committed by British colonial forces in the 1950s. Charlie Angela reports.