{"id":157422,"date":"2024-03-01T05:51:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T05:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/01\/search-for-dedan-kimathis-remains-revived-daughter-expresses-optimism\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T05:51:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T05:51:56","slug":"search-for-dedan-kimathis-remains-revived-daughter-expresses-optimism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/01\/search-for-dedan-kimathis-remains-revived-daughter-expresses-optimism\/","title":{"rendered":"Search for Dedan Kimathi\u2019s Remains Revived: Daughter Expresses Optimism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-308315\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"583\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dedan.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-308315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dedan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"583\"  \/>The National Museums of Kenya will start a new search for the body of Mau Mau freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi.<\/p>\n<p>Colonial powers executed Kimathi in 1957. The National Museums of Kenya hopes to find Kimathi\u2019s remains through a Scientific Workshop using Archaeological Geophysical Techniques to identify the grave site.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop, titled \u201cUnmarked Grave Search of Dedan Kimathi Utilizing Archaeological Geophysical Techniques,\u201d was hosted at the Louise Leakey Auditorium on February 29th, 2024. This groundbreaking event aimed to utilize advanced geophysical methods to reveal the final resting place of Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi, one of Kenya\u2019s most revered freedom fighters.<\/p>\n<p>Participants delved into challenges experienced in locating Dedan Kimathi\u2019s grave while providing solutions through technology.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop highlighted some technologies, including osteology (the study of animal bones) and cartography (a graphical expression of the earth\u2019s features through maps, charts, and globes).<\/p>\n<p>Kimathi\u2019s daughter, Evelyn Wanjugu Kimathi, expressed optimism about finding her father\u2019s remains through the use of technology.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Thursday at the National Museums of Kenya, Wanjugu stated that the search for the freedom fighter\u2019s unmarked grave has been long overdue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>We started the search over 25 years ago, we have been to Kamiti Prison so many times but all our efforts have reached a dead end,\u201d<\/em> she told the Star.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-308316\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"506\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wanjugu.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-308316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wanjugu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"506\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Wanjugu mentioned that the Kimathi family has privately collaborated with volunteers from various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, and the United States of America, but their efforts have yielded no results.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Conversation with King Charles III<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>She expressed hope that a conversation she had with King Charles III during his visit to Kenya in November last year would lead to the United Kingdom joining the efforts to locate Kimathi\u2019s grave and remains.<\/p>\n<p>Wanjugu voiced her frustration with the insufficient support from the monarch, despite Dedan Kimathi\u2019s service to the British government.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSince 1963 when Kenya got independence what has hindered the British monarchs from doing their part? What has made the government including the late queen of England not do the necessary for a person who fought for the British against the Germans from 1941 to 1945,\u201d<\/em> Wanjugu wondered.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that King Charles III showed emotion in response to her request, and she anticipates that this emotion will translate into action by the British government.<\/p>\n<p>Wanjugu remarked that despite the challenges, the family is optimistic, especially after the workshop organized by geologists. She believes that the process will be expedited, leading to a swift resolution.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe have received support from Kenyans, especially Charles Osango, the family is indebted to him being the first Kenyan who showed interest in helping us with the search through archaeology,\u201d<\/em> Wanjugu said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Museums of Kenya will start a new search for the body of Mau Mau freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi. Colonial powers executed Kimathi in 1957. The National Museums of Kenya hopes to find Kimathi\u2019s remains through a Scientific Workshop using Archaeological Geophysical Techniques to identify the grave site. 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