- The National Museums of Kenya, in collaboration with a team of experts, are launching a renewed effort to locate the remains of Mau Mau independence fighter Dedan Kimathi
- This endeavor is fueled by the historical significance of Kimathi, who was executed by colonial powers in 1957
- Despite past unsuccessful efforts and challenges, there is renewed optimism for the successful discovery of Kimathi’s grave
The National Museums of Kenya, along with a team of experts, will commence a fresh hunt for the remains of Mau Mau independence fighter Dedan Kimathi.
After hosting a scientific workshop on utilizing archaeological geophysical techniques to aid the search, the museum is now focusing its efforts on a determined mission to uncover the whereabouts of Kimathi’s remains.
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The workshop took place on February 29th, and its goal was to plan the efficient use of cutting-edge geophysical techniques to locate the resting place of Kimathi, one of Kenya’s most revered freedom fighters.
Kimathi, a war veteran executed by colonial powers in 1957, holds historical significance, prompting this endeavor.
A few technologies that were showcased at the workshop included cartography—a graphical representation of the earth’s features using maps, charts, and globes—and osteology, which is the study of animal bones.
Participants who attended the workshop weighed in on innovative methods of search that they hope will come in handy in unraveling the tombstone of the fighter who died during the height of the independence war that Kenya was staging against British colonial rule.
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At this juncture, Evelyn Wanjugu Kimathi, Kimathi’s daughter, expressed significant hope that her father’s remains would finally be discovered, now that advanced technology would be employed to unveil the tombstone of the long-deceased man.
Wanjugu said it was long overdue to start looking for the independence fighter’s unmarked burial.
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“We started the search over 25 years ago, we have been to Kamiti Prison so many times, but all our efforts have reached a dead end,” she told the Star.
Wanjugu stated that the Kimathi family has secretly worked with volunteers from a number of nations, including the US, Argentina, and Brazil, but their efforts have not produced any outcomes.
She expressed optimism that the United Kingdom would join the search for Kimathi’s tomb and bones after speaking with King Charles III during his visit to Kenya in November of last year.
Wanjugu expressed her dissatisfaction with the monarch’s lack of assistance, even though Dedan Kimathi had worked for the British administration.
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She pointed out that King Charles III responded to her request with sentiment, and she hopes that the British government will act on this emotion.
Wanjugu remarked that despite the challenges, the family is optimistic, especially after the workshop organized by geologists. She believes that the process will be expedited, leading to a swift resolution.
“We have received support from Kenyans, especially Charles Osango, the family is indebted to him for being the first Kenyan who showed interest in helping us with the search through archaeology,” Wanjugu said.
