Capture of Kimathi
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The Capture of Kimathi was the arrest of noted Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi during the Mau Mau Uprising in October 1956. Kimathi had been the field commander of the Mau Mau. He was captured by British police officer Ian Henderson who used intelligence gathered from disgruntled former Mau Mau.
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1956-10-21T00:00:00Z
1956 Capture of Kimathi
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| area | region | 1963 | Kenya | sovereign state, country | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1956 | Capture of Kimathi | battle | Wikidata |