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WAR OF WORDS: HOW THE MAU MAU INSURGENCY SHAPED THE GĨKŨYŨ LANGUAGE

  • October 20, 2024
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Wars change people,cultures and even languages.How did the Mau Mau war impact on the Gikuyu language? Read on to find out.

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