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Historical injustices, often wrapped in layers of complexity, have a way of echoing into the present, demanding acknowledgment and restitution. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) stands at the forefront of this call for recognition, focusing on the shadow cast by British colonial rule over Kenya. A Comprehensive Document and a Call to Action The KHRC's efforts reached a notable milestone with the submission of a comprehensive document to the British High Commission, shedding light on the myriad atrocities committed during the colonial era. Spearheaded by its Chairperson, Davinder Lamba, the commission unequivocally seeks recognition of this bleak chapter in history. Lamba's plea to King Charles is poignant and straightforward, urging the monarch to delve deeper into the annals o...

In an era where historical wrongs are being revisited and acknowledged, Lord Charles III's recent comments during his visit to Kenya have struck a chord with many. Addressing the horrors faced by Kenyans during the English colonial rule, Lord Charles III's comments reflect a new chapter in the narrative of reconciliation and acknowledgment. Addressing The Past At a state dinner, King Charles III unflinchingly addressed the horrors Kenyans endured during the English pioneer rule. In his words, "horrible and baseless acts of violence were committed against Kenyans" during their fight for independence. Although he refrained from offering a formal apology, his words echoed an undeniable sentiment: the English colonial rule in Kenya was marked by barbarities for which "there can be not any ju...