General Kiambati wa Njora, a key freedom fighter in the Kenya’s colonial era has died.
His family confirmed that he died of old age on Tuesday, February 3, at his Ngorika home in Ol Kalou.
“It is worthy of celebrating his life, his heroism, but most of all, his sacrifice for our freedom. May his soul rest in eternal peace. May he find company in the presence and heroic company of the legends who left before him. To his family, poleni sana, and thank you for birthing for us such a gallant warrior!” said Nyeri governor, Mutahi Kahiga.
Kiambati operated in Nyandarua between 1952 and 1960 during the struggle. In his later years, he brought public attention to the hardships faced by fellow veterans living in poverty due to a lack of recognition for their contributions despite their struggles in liberating the country.
Before his demise, the family revealed that he spent quality time with his children and grandchildren during the 10th anniversary of a grandchild who died a decade ago.
The body was moved to Umash Funeral Home in Nakuru as preparations for his final farewell are underway.
Kiambati was born in Nyandarua County and was, among the 12 Generals—all of whom are now deceased, who braved the violent struggle to end the British colonial rule and land reclaimation in Kenya.
Other Africans who died, during the fight includes; Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi, Mukami Kimathi, General China – Waruhiu, General Mwariama, General Mathenge, General Mbaria, General Kubu Kubu, General Tanganyika, General Baimungi among others.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed his admiration of the work which Kiambati and other MauMau generals did during the struggle.
“They liberated our country. We got freedom. As the General rests, we shall never forget the Lari Massacre and the role played by homeguards and traitors to aid the British insurgency on the MauMau. They betrayed their fellow Africans for a penny, a piece of cloth and praise.,” Gachagua noted.
