Tag: Kenya

The Prosecution of Rape in Wartime: Evidence from the Mau Mau Rebellion, Kenya 1952–60

Vivienne Bates 7th March 201811th April 2024 0

The latest publication from David M. Anderson and Julianne Weis is available to read online The Prosecution of Rape in Wartime: Evidence from the Mau Mau Rebellion, Kenya 1952–60 Extract In July 2012, a landmark hearing before the High Court in London found that the British government had a case to answer concerning human rights abuses, including torture and rapes, …

Remembering Wagalla

Vivienne Bates 22nd March 201711th April 2024 0

Journal of Eastern African Studies has just produced a Tenth Anniversary Virtual Issue, which includes my article on Wagalla. This is now available as a free download if you click on the link below. Remembering Wagalla: state violence in northern Kenya, 1962–1991 David M Anderson Director of Graduate Studies in History, Professor of African History …

Introducing our collection of papers

Vivienne Bates 4th January 201711th April 2024 0

Following September’s inaugural network meeting in Exeter I now have a link to the introduction, written by Dan Branch and myself, to the wider collection of papers. Anderson, David M. “Making the loyalist bargain: surrender, amnesty, and impunity in Kenya’s decolonization, 1952-63.” International History Review 39, i (2017): in press. Please click on the link …