October 20, is the day Kenyans celebrate heroes and heroines who fought for the country’s independence.
The courageous men and women put their lives on the line to fight for the country's independence.
Founding President, the late Jomo Kenyatta, Achieng Oneko and Bildad Kagia are among the freedom fighters who fought for independence.
But there are other fighters who gave up their lives for Kenya’s freedom.
Ukambani was not left behind in the quest for Kenya's independence.
Here are three Kamba freedom fighters you didn’t know about:
1. Paul Joseph Ngei
Ngei was born on October 18, 1882, in Kimwe, Machakos Township.
He was the grandson of Paramount Chief Masaku.
Ngei was imprisoned for his role in the anti-colonial government movement.
He was among the ‘Kapenguria six’ who were arrested after the state of Emergency Declaration by the colonial government in 1952.
Ngei died at the age of 81 in 2004.
2. Samuel Muindi Mbingu
He was born in 1893 and schooled up to form four at Kabete Technical.
Mbingu mobilized young Kenyans to resist against the British colonial rule.
He was courageous and fearless. Mbingu was arrested and detained in Lamu after the State of Emergency in 1952.
He later died in 1953.
His death catalyzed the quest for independence that saw Kenya gain independence in 1963.
3. Mulu Mutisya
Mutisya was among the Kamba freedom fighters who resisted the British colonial rule.
He became a powerful figure in founding President Jomo Kenyatta’s government after Kenya attained its independence in 1963.
Mutisya held senior political positions in retired President Daniel Arap Moi's government as he agitated for equality.
Mutisya died in 2004 and was buried at his rural home in Machakos County.
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