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Combined Graph record U-01424 · provenance: canonical master store (CSV), record CTL-E-0054. Master record source: CTL seed 2026-10-16 — UNVERIFIED, verify before public citation.
The Kenya Emergency (1952-60), or Mau Mau Revolt: in 1952, elements of the Kenyan Kikuyu, known as the Mau Mau, began a guerrilla campaign; the rising contained many elements of anti-colonialism and was a significant step on Kenya's road to independence (granted 1963). A State of Emergency was declared in October 1952. Stored date range 1952-1960 and note 'Kenyan anti-colonial revolt' are confirmed.
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The Kenya Emergency (1952-60), or Mau Mau Revolt: in 1952, elements of the Kenyan Kikuyu, known as the Mau Mau, began a guerrilla campaign; the rising contained many elements of anti-colonialism and was a significant step on Kenya's road to independence (granted 1963). A State of Emergency was declared in October 1952. Stored date range 1952-1960 and note 'Kenyan anti-colonial revolt' are confirmed.
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- https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/kenya-emergency (verification source · master store)
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The Kenya Emergency (1952-60), or Mau Mau Revolt: in 1952, elements of the Kenyan Kikuyu, known as the Mau Mau, began a guerrilla campaign; the rising contained many elements of anti-colonialism and was a significant step on Kenya's road to independence (granted 1963). A State of Emergency was declared in October 1952. Stored date range 1952-1960 and note 'Kenyan anti-colonial revolt' are confirmed.
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