Discuss the roles which were played by KAU in the struggle for independence up to 1963.
Answer:
- It provided leadership for the national struggle.
- KAU supported the freedom fighters morally and materially.
- It highlighted the African grievances in international forums.
- KAU supported Eliud Mathu in his work as the African representative in Legco.
- KAU laid the foundation for the formation of KANU which led Kenya to independence.
- KAU pressurized the colonial government to increase African representatives in Legco.