Critics of King Charles in Kenya – Reuters
Identités et échanges, Le passé dans le présent, Relation au monde, Territoire et mémoire, the British Empire
Published in November 2023 by Reuters
Brief Overview
King Charles expressed regret for colonial era abuses in Kenya, but some critics say it’s not enough, calling for a full apology and reparations.
Highlights
- Gideon Mangai, a survivor of the Mau Mau Revolt, criticized Charles for not apologizing and said that the UK is still holding back.
- Some 90,000 Kenyans were killed or maimed during the Mau Mau Revolt, and over 160,000 were detained and tortured.
- Many survivors, including Mangai, want a full apology and reparations, including the return of land seized during colonial rule.
- The UK has refused to issue a full apology and has only paid compensation to a limited number of survivors.
- The visit comes as other former colonies, like Barbados and Jamaica, are reevaluating their ties to the monarchy.
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